The IES Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR) Committee was created to shape the internal and external systems, processes, and assumptions of the organization from the view of a newer, more inclusive lens.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR) Committee Scope
Identify standards, best practices, and related frameworks governing Diversity and Inclusion globally, including:
- Systems to provide opportunities for self-identification in data collection
- Protocols for education, development, and implementation of the DEIR lens, specifically during the onboarding process for staff, members, and volunteers
- Procedures for measurement of data to evaluate causation, correlation and progress
- Identify and nurture meaningful and valuable partnerships with appropriate organizations
- Identify channels and opportunities for articles, blogs, and posts on this topic within IES and with partner organizations
- Develop and manage a virtual community(ies) around diversity, inclusion, and equity to drive member engagement and communication in a safe environment
- Support relevant existing IES programs, events, and publications with a DEIR lens for improving messaging, materials, and opportunities for staff, members, and volunteers
- Recommend to IES Board of Directors and Staff Liaison approaches to identify future potential volunteer leaders in underrepresented groups within IES current membership for sections, committees, and board positions
- Participate in educational opportunities at all levels of the Society as DEIR subject-matter experts at IES, IES-sponsored, IES-section, and non-IES events
- Identify potential research topics within our industry and participate in research around DEIR issues
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IES Board of Directors and Staff Statement of Support for Black Lives
To IES Members and the lighting community, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others have lost their lives because they were Black. Murdered, because they were Black. Unfortunately, due to the deep-seated systemic racism that exists, unless we act now, there will likely be others.