Demonstrate and Communicate that WVU Law Considers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Essential to Its Mission

1. The Dean and the Director of Marketing and Communications should continue to make DEI a priority in the WVU Law marketing and communications plan.
2. The Dean and the Director of Marketing and Communications should assist the entire WVU Law community to communicate consistently, both internally and externally, the importance and results of our DEI efforts.
3. The Dean and the Director of Marketing and Communications should continue to review the WVU Law and University branding programs and identify opportunities to develop a WVU Law branding program consistent with WVU’s program that emphasizes DEI.
4. Everyone involved in WVU Law’s marketing and communications should receive training on how best to communicate DEI excellence.
5. Send WVU students, staff, and faculty who represent diverse groups to regional and national diversity events.
6. WVU Law should target marketing to diverse communities to build awareness of WVU Law’s diverse and welcoming environment.
7. In coordination with the WVU Division of DEI (WVU DEI), proactively learn from past conflicts that may reoccur concerning DEI at WVU Law and other law schools, and in Morgantown and other university communities, to develop effective, comprehensive institutional responses before an actual crisis that balances inclusive excellence and freedom of speech.

IV. Maintain Accountability for Real Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Progress