Welcome to COMS IDEA
This is the home of the KU Department of Communication Studies Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) Committee. This site contains resources for making KU a more welcoming place for all of us. The menu on the left will allow you to navigate this entire page. We've linked some of the most important resources below.
If you have an idea for the COMS IDEA committee please email us at alesia@ku.edu
Mission and Values
Find out more about what COMS IDEA committee stands for at this link.
![Image of multicolored pencils](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/sharon-mccutcheon-sbE9zbcuiZs-unsplash.jpg)
![Students Talking Together](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/RS68863_13575_07_web.jpg)
News and Events
This link will take you to our news and events page. In addition to events we are hosting, we try to highlight events around campus that promote IDEA values.
![Parade with Welcome International Jayhawks](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/1803426_AW_Homecoming%20Parade-733.jpg)
IDEA Resource Database
This is an ever-growing database of IDEA resources for communication students and scholars. Tabs include student organizations, faculty & staff resources at KU, and resources for Communication scholars.
![Screenshot of the Idea Resources Database](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/Screen%20Shot%202021-08-02%20at%209.26.31%20AM.png)
Personal Development
Follow this link for trainings on personal growth and development in IDEA areas.
![Image of red flowers growing with KU emblem in background](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/2004229_AW_Buildings%202020-209.jpg)
Dealing with Difficult Dialogues
This page contains resources dedicated to dealing with complex and difficult dialogues surrounding issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.
![Two people disagreeing, one has a pointed finger, one an open-hand](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/20190314191943-GettyImages-1083762376.jpeg)
Report a Concern
This page offers links and explanations for how to report an IDEA-related concern
![person sitting with counselor](/sites/coms-idea/files/images/2021/support%20and%20counseling.jpeg)