Abstract An urgent need to broaden diversity and support the preparation of students and
faculty members along proactive pathways to research and success can be facilitated by
targeted faculty development and formalization of policies built on institutional commitment,
engagement, and accountability. Involvement of the faculty in building institutional diversity
will recognize equity-building initiatives as valid forms of faculty scholarship and as one way
to address the growing public problem of educational disparities in the STEM fields. We
propose systemic, institutional transformation centered on a foundation of faculty engagement,
empowerment, and reward that reflects intentional and accountability for developing diverse
institutional communities.