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Student Diversity

The focus of student diversity in the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is to provide leadership in the university's efforts to coordinate, implement, and facilitate a comprehensive array of educational and cultural programs to serve our diverse student body. In addition, student diversity efforts promote cultural competence, cultural interaction, as well as an understanding of and appreciation for diversity throughout the entire university community. Student diversity activities include providing consultation on student recruitment, retention, and success as well as reviewing and recommending changes to university policies, procedures, and regulations to enhance inclusion and promote diversity in the student population.  

  • Primary Audience: All Students
  • Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 5 PM
  • Contact: Dr. Tracey Ray, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Diversity, (919) 515-9243

Current Initiatives

  • ECD 296: Foundations of Cultural Competence Course Initiative
  • University Diversity Mini-Grant Program
  • Fall Diversity Dialogue
  • Diversity Education Week (October 15-19, 2012)
  • Spring Diversity Dialogue
  • Chancellor's Creating Community Awards Program (annual University Diversity Awards Program)
  • National Academy of Public Administration – Social Equity Leadership Conference (June 5-8, 2013)

In Development

  • Public History Project – 125th Anniversary
  • Diversity Peer Educators Program

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