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DEIA Strategic Plan Priorities
NIST DEIA Mission
NIST will drive innovation and industrial competitiveness through measurement science and standards by cultivating a culture of belonging that integrates diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in all ways of working.
NIST DEIA Vision
NIST will improve the quality of life by drawing from all segments of society, as it positions itself as a model institute that values and champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
Priority Areas
Diversity
- Establishing a sustainable DEIA infrastructure and accountability mechanisms
- Supporting employee groups
- Advancing human resources policies and practices
Equity
- Enhancing recruitment and representation, as well as pay, performance, promotion, and personnel policies and practices
Inclusion
- Creating a learning culture
- Addressing representation in internal and external facing bodies and spaces
- Creating a sense of belonging for employees and associates
Accessibility
- Ensuring our work environments and workplaces are welcoming and allow everyone access
Inclusive Economy
- Creating equitable service delivery for underserved customers and the vendor community