Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion serves across the entire university system and leads this work for the University. The division includes resource centers, offices, and associated student, faculty, and staff affinity groups. Additionally, the division partners with all colleges, departments and the broader community to help develop initiatives aimed at fostering more awareness, advocacy, and action.
The division is focused on four strategic objectives: ensuring belonging for all, fostering an inclusive campus climate, amplifying community engagement, and securing health equity. The EDI Self-Study Guide supports efforts aligned with these pillars by offering the campus community a starting place for EDI-focused dialogue, self-reflection, and action planning.
This self-study guide has been developed as a partnership between Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and the Office of the Vice President for Research with the goal of institutional transformation toward equity-mindedness.
This collaborative approach helps ensure the utility and value of the framework for all disciplines and campus units as they move forward with their self-studies to help:
- Identify and expand strategies to support the growth of diversity in faculty, staff, and students.
- Embed equity in curriculum and teaching practices
- Build a climate of equity and inclusion where diversity can thrive
- Highlight strengths and showcase unit leadership on EDI related issues