Future HBCU graduate. Image from Printerval
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Sept. 16 announced the members of the inaugural Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU-MSI) federal advisory council. This council marks a milestone in the EPA fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within environmental policymaking and workforce development.
The HBCU-MSI federal advisory council will provide independent advice and recommendations to EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan on strategies to help diversify the agency’s workforce, support the professional development of environmental leaders, and ensure that HBCUs and MSIs receive the resources and support they need to thrive. The council’s insights will be crucial in guiding the EPA’s efforts to address environmental justice issues and enhance community engagement.
The HBCU-MSI FAC is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader efforts to promote equity in economic and educational opportunities, protect public health, and preserve the environment. Minority Serving Institutions or MSIs, which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs, Hispanic-Serving Institutions or HSIs, Tribal Colleges and Universities or TCUs, and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Serving Institutions or AANHPISIs, play a critical role in educating and preparing diverse leaders.
The establishment of the HBCU-MSI FAC supports President Biden’s Executive Order 14035, which seeks to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility or DEIA within the federal workforce. This Executive Order underscores the importance of a federal workforce that reflects the full diversity of the American people. The HBCU-MSI FAC aligns with this vision, ensuring that diverse voices contribute to shaping the EPA’s policies and practices.
The following individuals have been appointed to the HBCU-MSI federal advisory council to serve two-year terms:
Details: For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/EPA-HBCU-and-MSI
or reach out at HBCU-MSI.AC@epa.gov.
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