Moved by the historic context of racism in the United States, the Yale West Campus community came together in 2020 to voice its pain, frustrations, concerns, and our hopes and aspirations. Tackling racism and inequality are matters of priority for our campus - addressing them a key component of our work to build a community that values everyone.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
A Plan for West Campus
The West Campus has come together as a community of students, faculty, and staff to guide the actions and outcomes of this DEIB plan. Based on shared testimonies and ideas, our focus is on increasing community access and strengthening campus connections among all the units that belong here. Some of our recent steps are described in this infographic.
Get Support
Every member of our community should have the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and seen. Yale has multiple resources for students, faculty, and staff who need guidance, assistance, or information; or who want to discuss or report an incident of discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct.
Summer Internships
Our DEIB Plan prioritizes access to West Campus for the local community, particularly to help underrepresented young students to experience science and campus administration. Every summer we welcome New Haven Promise scholars to our labs and offices for hands on experience that we hope supports their onward careers in the academic setting.
Please contact Jon Atherton or Kelly Locke if you are interested in hosting a summer student.
Community Art at Yale West Campus
Community Arts at Yale West Campus aims to celebrate the West Campus community by creating an environment that is welcoming to everyone who works at and visits campus. The program recognizes the value of art and creative work in generating vibrant, inclusive spaces, and through this initiative, seeks to perpetually enhance and support the West Campus community.
