Excellence, Access, and Inclusion: Psych4All

Dedicated to excellence, access and inclusion 

Guided by Arizona State University's Charter and Design Principles, we aim to make a positive impact in our local, national and global communities. The EAI:Psych4All committee, composed of dedicated Department of Psychology faculty, staff, graduate students and undergraduate students, enhances inclusivity and excellence by strengthening our capacity to embrace different perspectives that recognize the various identities in our unit. These perspectives shape our approach to professional practice, research, teaching and service. Your ideas and feedback are welcome in our ongoing journey to create a more inclusive future for our department.

Mission and goals

 1 

Foster a safe and supportive environment that addresses unique perspectives, equity and inclusion through advocacy, service and awareness programs. 

 2 

Create initiatives that foster inclusive excellence in the department, curriculum, and field, addressing barriers that disproportionately affect underrepresented groups, fostering inclusive representation, and promoting variety in guest speakers, research, and coursework.

 3 

Advise on practices to protect and promote inclusive excellence at both departmental and university levels, covering areas such as hiring, admission, programmatic milestones, retention, promotion, recognition, evaluation and access to financial resources.

Indigenous land acknowledgement

The department acknowledges that our institution, Arizona State University, is situated on the ancestral lands of Indigenous nations. We thank the Native communities of the Salt River Valley — including the Akimel O’odham and the Pee Posh nations — who have inhabited this place for centuries, and whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now.

Our psychology community

3,785

Undergraduate and
graduate students

28%

First-generation
college students

75

Total faculty members

35%

Students from historically
underrepresented backgrounds 

Academic initiatives

Inclusive Teaching Circles

Explores strategies to support underrepresented and first-generation college students. These monthly meetings offer facilitated discussions on ways to make classes more welcoming and inclusive.

Teaching 

 

PSY 294: Applied Research Methods

Guides undergraduate students aspiring to pursue a research career by imparting research skills, hands-on experience, and essential tools to prepare for graduate programs.

Students Teaching

 

Resources

BIPOC authored psychology papers

Explore varied perspectives in psychology through this curated spreadsheet. Designed for instructors seeking to elevate their syllabi, the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) authored papers showcase voices historically underrepresented in academia. 

Committee members

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Graduate students, faculty and staff

Graduate students, faculty and staff interested in joining the departmental committee should contact Teaching Professor Christina Pedram. While many positions are two years in duration, EAI:Psych4All is committed to inclusivity and encourages all who wish to contribute to reach out.

Undergraduate students

Undergraduate representatives on the departmental committee are selected from psychology and neuroscience student groups. However, any undergraduate students interested in being part of Psych for All, the undergraduate student organization, can join through Sun Devil Central.