Belonging, Opportunity and Inclusion
University Nondiscrimination Statement
The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, daod-ocrc@uiowa.edu.
CSD Commitment
The faculty, students and staff at The University of Iowa, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders work to fostering and promoting a welcoming and respectful work, academic, and/or clinical environment where people from all backgrounds and perspectives feel welcomed and appreciated. We work to engage in cultural responsivity in areas of research, teaching, and clinical practice by valuing what is unique in each encounter regardless of ability, age, marital or familial status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, national origin, or socioeconomic status. We commit to this journey by continuing to learn, listen, discuss, and make changes to increase and support all communities in our professions.
Additional Resources
The CSD department has a Belonging and Inclusion Committee who are available to support students. Please reach out to us:
Philip Combiths: philip-combiths@uiowa.edu
Stephanie Fleckenstein: stephanie-fleckenstein@uiowa.edu
Louise Pinkerton: louise-pinkerton@uiowa.edu
Note, the offices, programs and organizations below are offered just for convenience and do not indicate specific affiliation to Iowa CSD. These are just an example of many opportunities which exist.
Campus Offices and Programs
- Division of Access, Opportunity, and Diversity
- Council on Disability Awareness
- Hawkeye Accessibility Ambassador Program
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement (MISSE)
- Student Disability Services (SDS)
- UI First-Generation Task Force
Research Training Opportunities and Scholarships
- Iowa Sciences Academy (ISA)
- Lulu Merle Johnson Recruitment Fellowship Program
- Office of Undergraduate Research
- Post-Baccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP)
- UI Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
Student Centers
- African-American Cultural Center (Afro House)
- Asian-Pacific American Cultural Center
- Latino Native American Cultural Center
- Women's Resource and Action Center (WRAC)
Student and Alumni Organizations
- Association of Latinos Moving Ahead (ALMA)
- Association of Multicultural Scientists (AMS)
- Black Graduate and Professional Students Association (BGAPS)
- Graduate Women in Science (GWIS)
- Latino and Native American Alumni Alliance
- University of Iowa Muslim Student Association
- Women in Science and Engineering