The Computer Science Department is dedicated to the pursuit of equity, fairness, and broadening participation in computer science. The department is currently working towards the following related goals:

• Increasing the enrollment and retention of women in Computer Science at the University of Iowa.
• Increasing the enrollment of underrepresented groups in Computer Science to a level close to the groups share of the college-age population in the state of Iowa.
• Eliminating disparities that exist in the outcomes for students in our programs across underrepresented groups.
• Increasing participation of our faculty in diversity-related activities.

To achieve these goals, the department has undertaken numerous activities and established evaluation metrics. You can read more about these in our 2020 Broadening Participation in Computing Plan.

Access, opportunity and diversity in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The principles of access, opportunity, and diversity are fundamental to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Iowa, as we conduct our work in the context of the whole of humanity.

• In our teaching, we encourage exploration, inquiry, and the questioning of the many facets of human experience and understanding.
• In our research, scholarship, and creativity, we generate new knowledge and perspectives, while reflecting and shaping the cultures and societies in which we live.
• In our service to Iowans, we partner with communities to address critical challenges and foster leadership in a global context.

By embracing this vision together, we are laying a strong foundation that empowers all Hawkeyes to succeed and lead in a diverse and ever-changing world.