View EDI Council & EDI Staff Committee
The PBSCI Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Council is dedicated to 1) communicating about initiatives and best practices being developed by existing organizations and committees in the department; 2) diversifying the faculty and staff; and 3) promoting ways to improve the climate of the department. The EDI Staff Committee works to create a safe, inclusive, and diverse environment that supports department staff personally and professionally. They champion organizational change and bring an EDI and anti-racism lens to the department’s work.
Who it's for
- Faculty
- Patients & Family
- Staff
- Supervisors
- Trainees
Desired Outcomes
- Info Seeking
- Info Sharing
Desired Privacy
- Confidential
Types of Complaints / Topics Addressed
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Council and Staff Committee can provide navigation resources for individuals (if you are struggling with what your options for reporting an issue are) and can work to advocate for change with more systemic issues within the department. There is ‘no wrong door’ so it does not matter if you reach out to either the Council or the Staff Committee; if something falls out of their respective jurisdiction, they can pass the issue along as needed.
Disclaimers
Retaliation protection:
University of Washington policy prohibits retaliation against people who bring a complaint or participate in the complaint process. An employee who engages in retaliatory conduct is subject to appropriate corrective action, including dismissal.
Exception to confidentiality:
Any information shared in emails, tools, or reports may be subject to public records requests or released under federal and state law.
Process
What information you need to submit, what happens after
The Staff EDI Committee can be reached at staffedicommittee@uw.edu. The EDI Council can be reached through their co-chairs Ty Lostutter, tylost@uw.edu and/or Mark Snowden, snowden@uw.edu. Co-chairs from either committee will reach out to you to discuss your concerns and get more information. They can advise on the resources available, and advocate for broader changes within the department.
When does reporter hear back?
Depends on the nature of your concern. Neither committee can investigate a complaint, but can guide you and/or advocate for systemic change.
Point of Contact Info
Staff EDI committee: Christina Clayton, cclayton@uw.edu
EDI Council: Mark Snowden, snowden@uw.edu or Ty Lostutter, tylost@uw.edu
Other Considerations
None
