Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Faculty, postdoctoral fellows and clinical psychology residents are represented on the committee.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee
Faculty, postdoctoral fellows and clinical psychology residents are represented on the committee.
Fostering a Culture of Belonging and Mentorship Among Trainees and Faculty
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee assists in recruiting trainees and faculty from diverse backgrounds, as well as those interested in diversity-related research or clinical practice. Diversity is defined broadly to include age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, and socio-economic background. Faculty and trainees from Brown Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) are represented on the committee. If you have suggestions or you are interested in joining, please contact the DEIB Committee.
Roles of DEIB Committee
- Assists with recruitment and orientation of trainees
- Conducts diversity-related training needs assessment of incoming clinical psychology residents and postdoctoral fellows
- Assists with seminar planning on specific diversity topics
- Conducts evaluation of diversity-related content in didactics and overall training program
- Conducts faculty training on cultural competency
- Hosts grand rounds speakers
- Manages diversity mentoring program
Diversity SPEAKS Newsletter
The Diversity SPEAKS Newsletter was inaugurated in 2014 to inspire conversation and action to promote diversity of perspectives and experiences in the pursuit of academic excellence in training, research, teaching and service. The newsletter provides updates on the committee and other diversity-related topics such as interviews with faculty of color.