In 2013, the department formed a Committee on Climate, Diversity, and Inclusiveness. Since then the committee has undertaken three separate climate surveys of Ph.D. students, each of which was followed by extensive discussions among faculty and graduate students about how to make the department as good a place as possible for all of its members. As a result, a number of recommendations have been issued and endorsed by the department over the last few years.
Initiatives
- Academic Climate and Philosophy Reading Group
- Annual Diversity Lecture
- Appointment of Helpful Interpersonal Point Person (HIPPO)
- Climate section on department website
- Lunchtime talk series
- NYU guidelines for respectful discussion
- Poster regarding harassment and inappropriate behavior (PDF)
- Waiving PhD Application Fees to Promote Diversity
- MAP chapter
Departmental policy documents (department intranet only)
- Overall recommendations (including Ph.D. program guidance and department community)(PDF)
- Recommendations regarding graduate admissions (PDF)
- Inclusive bathroom proposal (PDF)
NYU-wide initiatives
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students
Waiving PhD Application Fees For Some Students