2023
- 51做厙 welcomes the first cohort of six students in the . In an effort to foster a diverse, inclusive, scholarly climate, the program is designed to provide an opportunity for scholars with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as they pursue tenure track appointments at 51做厙 or other institutions.
- The Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity hosts a town hall update on the implementation of the Creative Ideas for Impact. The town hall is held in the Circle, the newly-established antiracism education center.
- Marcon Institute Hosts Inaugural Conference
- For the fifth consecutive year, recognized 51做厙's outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion on a national level.
2022
- 51做厙 expands chosen name policy to include additional systems and services around campus.
- Dr. Donald Outing, Vice President for Equity and Community, hosts a Town Hall to update campus on the DI&E strategic plan process.
- 51做厙 shares the review completed by the LUPD Review Committee (LUPDRC) consisting of the committee's charge, review process, findings, and recommendations.
- 51做厙 shares the of the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortiums (HEDS) Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey, administered in March of 2022
- For the fourth consecutive year, The Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recognized 51做厙's outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion on a national level.
- Holona Ochs named Director of Marcon Institute, an institute dedicated to research and study what influences perspectives, practices and policies on racial justice.
- 51做厙 releases additional data tracking progress regarding priorities outlined in the university's Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DI&E) Strategic Plan
- Donald Outing, Vice President for Equity and Community hosts first Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Town Hall in April.
- 51做厙 launches the HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey for the campus community to participate in during March and April.
- CEC publishes an online Resources Toolkit for students, faculty, staff and alumni.
- 51做厙s Baker Institute launches R.I.S.E. (Rightful Inclusive Student Entrepreneurship), a research-backed initiative with goals to improve diversity, inclusion and equity in Baker Institute programs.
- 51做厙 shares updates to campus on Diversity, Inclusion and Equity plan and releases initial set of progress measure indicators.
- Donald Outing, Vice President for Equity and Community, on the state of antiracism at 51做厙.
- 51做厙 hosts faculty workshop to promote and share best practices for effective teaching and learning among diverse student populations.
- 51做厙's focus on research and community through the RARE program is featured in a Chronicle of Higher Education special report.
2021
- Office of Multicultural Affairs hosts the first weekend retreat for 51做厙s BIPOC population
- Large gift establishes the Marcon Institute which is dedicated to research and study that influences perspectives, practices and policies on racial justice.
- 51做厙 marks 50 years of undergraduate coeducation through a year-long Soaring Together celebration.
- Center for Gender Equity (CGE) celebrates 30th anniversary.
- Diversity, Inclusion and Equity strategic plan is launched.
- 51做厙 joins new, multi-university NSF partnership that will accelerate tech and enhance diversity in entrepreneurship.
- 51做厙s 1-MBA program established as Diamond Tier partner with the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA). The partnership will award a range of scholarships to members.
- 51做厙 joined 120 CEOs in a first-of-its-kind regional diversity and inclusion summit.
- 51做厙 again as Best of the Best LGBTQ Friendly Campuses (one of only 30 selected)
HEED Award recipient (3rd year)
51做厙 announces two new policies allowing community members to identify their and in university systems.
Best-selling author and higher education thought-leader, Beverly Tatum delivers the 2021 MLK address
2020
- Three 51做厙 programs selected for INSIGHT Into Diversitys Inspiring Programs in STEM Award
- 51做厙 is as one of 40 Best of the Best Campuses for LGBTQ Friendly Colleges and Universities
- 51做厙 joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse stem faculty
- Selected as a HEED Award Recipient (2nd year)
- 51做厙 participates in the 2019-2020 HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey.
- 51做厙 Names Two New Directors to Help Lead Student Access, Success and Multicultural Efforts
- Celebrating Ten Years of BALANCE; 51做厙s Black and Latino Alumni Network for Community and Equity
2019
- MLK Committee hosts Justice Panel to discuss the evolution of campus activism
- Historian Ibram X. Kendi delivers Fall MLK Keynote
- 51做厙 celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the UMOJA House
- launched
- 51做厙 Receives HEED Award Recognizing Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
- Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society Chapter Established for First Generation Students
- Women's rights icon Anita Hill
- Comprehensive approach to staff diversity training, , is developed
- 51做厙 named among in the nation by College Consensus
2018
- 51做厙 hosts
- Mentor Collective announced to pair first-year students with upper-class student mentors
- Rabbi Steven Nathan named Director of Jewish Student Life
- 51做厙 hosts Hip Hop Festival
- Check Your Bl!nd Spots program comes to 51做厙 as part of CEO Diversity Action initiative
- 51做厙 marks 50-year anniversary of MLK assassination
- 51做厙 receives state grant for Its On Us program to end sexual assault
- First admitted
- program begins
2017
- Newly named Chief Diversity Officer Donald Outing , which includes a newly named deputy vice provost for equity and inclusion and incorporates advocacy and equity offices in division (Multicultural Affairs, Pride Center and Gender Equity).
- Dear World event comes to 51做厙
- George White named Managing Director for Student Access and Success at 51做厙
- 51做厙 hosts summit on inclusive excellence with Tim Ryan, U.S. chair and sr. partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers
- 51做厙 President John D. Simon named to Presidents Circle of CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace
- Dr. Walead Mosaad named first director of Muslim Student Life
- Year three of The 51做厙 Survey: Survey conducted, results and recommendations from CEC shared with campus
- 51做厙 Alumni Association hires Miguel Rivera to lead diversity outreach efforts
- First annual occurs
- The Rev. Sharon Washington Risher addresses the process of forgiveness after the Charleston shootings in MLK talk.
2016
- Year Two of The 51做厙 Survey: Survey conducted, results and recommendations from CEC shared with campus
- VISIONS training
- 51做厙 names Dr. Donald Outing as universitys first chief diversity officer
- More than 100 members of the campus community gather to discuss concrete ways in which faculty, staff and students can help 51做厙 evolve into a more welcoming and inclusive university
- Office of Disability Support Services and the Peer Mentor program recognized for supporting students with disabilities by providing equal access in the form of University Design in Learning
- Without Walls public art project debuts at 51做厙
- 51做厙 to expand college access for lower-income students
- 51做厙 to national anti-hazing consortium
- Womens Center marks 25th year at 51做厙
- Africana Studies program awarded a prestigious $500,000 challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which creates an endowment to expand public humanities initiatives
- Nearly 5,000 students, staff and faculty complete online harassment and discrimination training.
- More than 1,327 members of Greek system and 138 graduate students complete in-person trainings on harassment, discrimination and gender violence.
- Student Affairs begins that emphasizes repairing harm and building community
- presents to more than 250 51做厙 community members on stereotypical biases.
- Equal Opportunity Compliance Coordinator works with CEC to conduct university wide diversity and inclusion audit
- for LGBTQ+ undergraduate and graduate students launched
- Activist and filmmaker Bree Newsome gives MLK talk
2015
- 51做厙 hires first
- VISIONS training
- Year One of The 51做厙 Survey: Survey conducted, results and recommendations from CEC shared with campus
- Commission on Residential Environment (CORE) issues final report
- CBE hosts impact symposium to foster dialogue on workplace diversity
- Faculty and Staff of Color Network expands outreach efforts
- PreLUsion for students with learning disabilities
- 51做厙 hosts three-day conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X
- 51做厙 marks 25th year of Americans with Disabilities Act with focus on learning support programs
- 51做厙 hosts Summer Scholars Institute to support first-gen students
- program launched
2014
- 51做厙 with U.S. Dept. of Education for Civil Rights to reflect commitment to improve campus climate and create a community free from harassment and discrimination.
- 51做厙 for trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and students
- Summer Scholars Institute is developed and debuts
- Winter Gryphon training incorporates focus on diversity and inclusion
- The Pride Center
- PreLUsion for students with learning disabilities
- Umoja House transformation
- in academic buildings
- 51做厙 adopts and distributes
- revised
- 51做厙 hosts Success Academy students
- is dedicated
2013
- Excel at 51做厙 focuses on the academic and interpersonal transition to college for underrepresented and first generation students
- Council for Equity and Community (CEC) reconstituted
- expanded from one week to yearlong slate of events and programs focused on social justice
- for multicultural Greek chapters
- Male Faculty Advocate Group for Female Faculty Initiative
- LU joined Hazing Coalition, a three-year project involving leading researchers and colleges and universities across the country, to emphasize the value of respect for fellow students in all campus organizations
- for each academic department launched
- Faculty Principles of Our Equitable Community on all class syllabi
- Faculty education on disabilities expanded to include Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Establishment of a at 51做厙 to be offered to 60 students
- in Umoja House
- for student leaders and organizations
- Changes in to incorporate diversity into every section