The Department of Sociology at Harvard strives to be a place that is welcoming and inclusive for people from a diverse set of experiences and backgrounds. As we highlight in our community statement: “The Department of Sociology reaffirms its unambiguous commitment to ensuring all affiliates may pursue their learning, research, scholarship, and work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment. The Department recognizes our educational and research missions are strengthened by contributions from diverse perspectives. We aim to promote a fair, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.” We also wholeheartedly support the powerful words written by Dean Lawrence D. Bobo about racial violence and racial justice in America.
Standing Committee on Inclusion and Professionalism
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Department of Sociology established a Standing Committee on Inclusion and Professionalism (CIP) in 2020. The CIP is chaired by a tenured member of the Sociology Department faculty and includes one additional faculty member, two staff members, and two PhD students in Sociology. The 2020-2021 CIP members are:
David Pedulla, Faculty Member and Chair
Ya-Wen Lei, Faculty Member
Lisa Albert, Staff Member
Kelly Deneen, Staff Member
Meylin Gonzales Huamán, PhD Student Member
Shira Zilberstein, PhD Student Member
Diversity and Inclusion Resources at Harvard
There is a broad set of diversity and inclusion resources available to members of the Harvard community. Below, we offer a partial list of those resources, including people, organizations, and links.
Current Graduate Students:
If you are a prospective graduate student and are interested in discussing diversity and inclusion topics with a current Sociology graduate student, you can feel free to reach out to the following students:
Meylin Gonzales Huamán
Leah Gose
Shira Zilberstein
Additional People Involved with Diversity and Inclusion at Harvard:
Sheila Thomas, Dean for Academic Programs and Diversity
617-495-5315, sthomas@fas.harvard.edu
Sherri Charleston, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
617-496-9678, dib@harvard.edu
Sheree Ohen, Inaugural Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
617-496-0661, sheree_ohen@harvard.edu
Resources:
Smooth Transitions, Minority Student Handbook
Family Resources, Policies and Resources for GSAS Families
University Disability Resources
International Student Resources
Organizations:
Office for Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
GSAS Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs
GSAS W.E.B. Du Bois Graduate Society
GSAS Latinx Student Association
GSAS LGBTQ Student Site