Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Standing Bylaw Committee of the Faculty of Engineering
MEMBERSHIP: 2025-2026
Term: Three (3) years
| Name and Link to Directory Listing | Rank, Department | Term (on leave) |
|---|---|---|
| Swan, Chris* | Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion | 2022-2028 |
| Carlson, Emily | Assistant Teaching Professor, Electrical and Chemical Engineering | 2023-2028 |
| Kemmerling, Erica | Associate Teaching Professor, Mechanical Engineering | 2022-2028 |
| Oudin, Madeleine | Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering | 2022-2026 |
| Portsmore, Merredith | Research Associate Professor, Center For Engineering Educational Outreach | 2022-2028 |
| Sunter, Deborah | Assistant Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering | 2024-2027 |
| Caldara, Grace | Director, Center for STEM Diversity | 2023-2026 |
| Curran, Rebecca | Senior Academic Advisor, School of Engineering | 2025-2028 |
| Nicholson, Simone | Diversity Program Administrator, School of Engineering | 2023-2026 |
| Yee, Kasandra | Diversity Program Administrator, School of Engineering | 2025-2028 |
| TBD | Alumni Representative | 2025-2028 |
| TBD | Undergraduate representative, TCU Senate | 2025-2026 |
| Burman, Tanushree | Graduate student representative, Graduate Student Council | 2025-2026 |
| Pino, Ymbar Polanco | Graduate student representative, Graduate Student Council | 2025-2026 |
| Panetta, Karen | Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion |
*Chair/Co-Chair
+ ex-officio/non-voting
The function of the DEI in Engineering Committee of the School of Engineering is to develop policies and projects that focus on enhancing the diversity of the school (in all its aspects), provide equitable access to school resources, and creates an inclusive environment in the school. The committee will work with various entities, within and outside of the school, to 1) continually revise and update the school’s DEI strategic plan, 2) develop and prioritize concepts for cross-school DEI efforts, 3) formulize pathways and procedures within the school to implement DEI priorities, and 4) perform assessments of implemented efforts.
There are 15 members; five from the ranks of faculty, four from school and department staff, three from undergraduate and graduate student populations, one school alumnus, one from the faculty of the School of Arts and Sciences, and one from the Chief Diversity Office of the university. The Dean of the School of Engineering, or their designee, will serve as the committee chair and convener. Members get elected by their constituencies for a term of three years.
Visit the School of Engineering Bylaws for more information regarding this committee's bylaws.