IDEC works to create the equitable structures, policies, practices, and programming USM is committed to:
- Provide equal access to education
- Actively examine privilege and explore diverse ideas and perspectives.
- Respect, encourage, and foster cultural and ethnic differences that lead to a dynamic, sustainable academic society.
- Investigate and implement strategies that create and sustain intercultural communication, structures, policies, and practices.
- Recruit and retain a diverse faculty, staff, and student community.
Join us
Any faculty or staff member interested in joining IDEC is more than welcome to do so! Members typically choose a committee to join with fellow IDEC members. These committees are committed to work in areas that address areas in Policy, Hiring & Retention, Curriculum, and more.
IDEC Student Fellows
Taking charge of IDEC’s Student Experience Committee, these undergraduate and graduate students steer campus forums and initiatives, engage in intercultural program planning, and work directly with University leadership, advocating for the needs of students and the wider community.