The Office of Equity and Inclusion is dedicated to strengthening the roots of our university by fostering an environment where we celebrate diversity and build a vibrant, inclusive community. We believe in the power of solidarity and togetherness, embracing authenticity and compassion in all our efforts. Through empowerment and committed service, we strive to create a space where every individual feels valued and supported.
Our Team
Our team focuses on campus climate, engagement, education, and building a campus that is free of harassment and discrimination while shaping programs that focus on a sense of belonging. We serve and support the UMass community and beyond by leading strategies for a strong, collaborative, and highly effective DEI infrastructure across campus. We are dedicated to strengthening the roots of our university by fostering a just environment where we celebrate diversity and build a vibrant, inclusive community.
Our Impact
As we strategically and thoughtfully plan our programs and events, we make sure to check in with community members to gauge our impact and progress. By holding ourselves and our work accountable, we strive to constantly improve and learn how to best serve our campus community. In this section, explore our feedback reports and impact in the work of cultivating a strong and empowered campus.
Our Strategic Plan
We welcome you to read our three-year strategic plan. This roadmap will allow us to strategically build the necessary capacity within our office to serve the university community and provide greater leadership and coordination for the DEI efforts on and across the campus.
Resources
We provide the campus community with resources and support aimed at building a community and climate rooted in equity and inclusion. We welcome you to
- participate in our educational and funding opportunities.
- partner with us to cultivate engagement in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work.
- engage with our campus climate survey data and toolkits.
- become an active reporter of incidents of bias and mistreatment.
- inform us of DEI opportunities and events on campus to bolster awareness.
Community, Democracy, and Dialogue
The Community, Democracy, and Dialogue (CDD) advisory working group was formed to help our community navigate challenging, complex, and controversial topics in ways that broaden perspectives and diminish polarization.
The CDD includes a diverse group of faculty, staff, and campus leaders with expertise in many fields including geopolitics, equity and inclusion, and communication and civil discourse. The CDD encourages engagement opportunities promoting healthy dialogue, academic inquiry, and respect for differences in addressing challenging topics through community grant funding, dialogue centered events, and more.