Inclusion and Equity Ambassadors

The Inclusion and Equity Ambassador Program is led by the Office of Community Engagement & Health Equity. “Ambassadors” are faculty or staff members appointed by their academic or administrative unit leader (e.g., department chairs, academic center directors, or school deans) and approved by the President/CEO and Executive Dean. Ambassadors are charged supporting their academic or administrative unit leader with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, strategic planning, programs, assessment, etc. and supporting the College’s diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts. Responsibilities of Ambassadors include: 

• Assist unit leader in DEI strategic planning and implementation (e.g., preparing the annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan); 
• Assist with the interview process / serve on selection committees for employees and trainees to help achieve a diverse Baylor workforce; 
• Lead (or assist unit leadership) in collecting, assessing and reporting DEI data; 
• Lead (or assist unit leader in) implementation of DEI training and research initiatives; 
• Lead and/or participate in recruitment and onboarding and retention and advancement activities at the unit level (and support College-wide efforts as requested); 
• Lead and/or participate in climate, inclusion and engagement activities at the unit level (and support College-wide efforts as requested); and 
• Act as a champion for DEI within the unit and across the College.