The UNLV Department of Geoscience recognizes that a culture of belonging is fundamental to the mission of UNLV and the College of Science. Our department is committed to facilitating participation, and we seek to better serve and support students, faculty, staff, and communities beyond the university.
It is our goal to foster an environment of instruction, research, and sociality that supports the development of tomorrow’s leaders both in the geosciences and the wider community. Each member of our community (faculty, staff, graduate students, and our undergraduate students) is responsible to promote and encourage practices that welcome everyone, provide supportive opportunities, and include our campus community. We strive to better serve our community, provide supportive instruction, and foster an environment of innovation and discovery based on collaboration founded on the strength of our department community.
The goal of the Culture of Belonging (CB) committee is to find actionable items that improve the experiences of individuals, collegiality, and cultural climate in the Department of Geoscience.
The committee is open to all members of our department (students, staff, and faculty). Please reach out to the committee chair, Dr. Carrie Tyler (carrie.tyler@unlv.edu) if you would like to join the committee.
Current members: Carrie Tyler (chair), Brenda Buck, Gabriel Judkins, Jeremy Koonce, Maria Rojas
The CB Advisory Board is composed of emeritus faculty, graduate students, alumni, and/or community supporters that provide outside (from Geoscience staff and faculty) opinions and expertise to improve the climate of the department. Their primary role is to provide recommendations for actionable items that the committee can forward to the Geoscience faculty for discussion and potential vote.
Board members serve a two year term. If you are interested in serving on the board please contact Dr. Jeremy Koonce at jeremy.koonce@unlv.edu.
We appreciate any suggestions, feedback, or complaints. Feel free to contact any member of the committee.
You can also use the anonymous survey form to reach out to us.
A compilation of Diversity Resources: https://www.unlv.edu/student-diversity/resources
Locations of All Gender, Family, and ADA Restrooms: https://www.unlv.edu/maps/bathrooms
Compilations of other resources associated with DEI: https://linktr.ee/unlvsdsj
Multicultural resources: https://www.unlv.edu/intersection/campus-resources
LGBTQI+: https://involvementcenter.unlv.edu/organization/spectrum
Mental Health: https://www.unlv.edu/caps
UNLV College of Sciences: https://www.unlv.edu/sciences/dei
UNLV DEI: https://www.unlv.edu/diversity/diversity-equity-inclusion
UNLV Diversity: https://www.unlv.edu/diversity
UNLV Division of Diversity Initiatives: https://www.unlv.edu/unit/diversity-initiatives