COINS Info

COINS – Committee on Inclusiveness in SDSS

The Committee On INclusiveness in SDSS (COINS) was formed to address issues having to do with diversity, inclusion, and equality in the survey. Our broad goals are to assess the SDSS project and collaboration’s climate and demographics, to recommend to the collaboration management new policies or practices with regard to increasing inclusiveness, and to assist in the implementation of these new activities where necessary. We publicize our findings to the collaboration and ensure that resources that promote inclusivity are widely accessible. We aim to provide the collaboration tools to improve the climate of equity and inclusion.

Guidelines and Resources

COINS has developed practical guides to encourage inclusive practices within the collaboration. These documents are available as resources for all members:

• Best Practices for an Inclusive Environment
  Recommendations for fostering inclusivity, complementing the SDSS Code of Conduct.

• Meeting Accessibility Guidelines
  Tips for making meetings accessible for all participants, covering venue, organizers, and attendees.

• Chairing Guidelines
  Guidance for session chairs to facilitate inclusive and accessible meetings.

• Guide to Conflict Resolution
  Strategies and guidelines for resolving conflicts within the collaboration.

Get Involved

We welcome feedback and participation from all members. If you have questions or suggestions, please reach out to the COINS team via email.