It is with great enthusiasm that I share this first quarterly newsletter from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). This newsletter will share updates on ODI initiatives, as well as campuswide diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts. ODI made great progress last year. Over 450 students, staff and faculty participated in at least one of our professional development workshops. On any given weekday, approximately 50 students utilize 119 Euclid for community building, meetings, studying and events. In April, the office launched the inaugural Disability Pride Week events. We received 931 responses from individual and groups on campus regarding feedback on the five-year DEIA Strategic Plan. My first few months have been filled with so many examples of the tremendous DEIA work that happens across our campus. I look forward to partnering with you on these projects, exchanging ideas and institutionalizing efforts to ensure our campus continues to be one that is inclusive and welcoming to all. |