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University of Delaware | DIVERSITY STATEMENT
As prepared by the Diversity and Equity Commission and The President’s Diversity Initiative
The University of Delaware’s educational mission is to prepare students to live in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world. To do so, we are committed to fostering a robust educational environment that supports critical thinking, free inquiry, and an understanding of diverse views and values. We see diversity as a core value and guiding principle for our educational mission and thus must work to make diversity an integral part of everyday life on campus. To this end, we take diversity to mean both the recognition and appreciation of the different backgrounds, values, and ideas of those who comprise our campus, as well as a commitment to ensuring that all people on our campus are treated according to principles of fairness, civility, dignity, and equity. We are committed to building an educational community that understands people from different backgrounds and economic circumstances, with different needs, and from diverse personal and philosophical beliefs. We want to make all people who are part of the University feel welcome and valued in campus life.
STUDENT LIFE
Diversity and Inclusion
Reporting Units
Center for Black Culture
- The Center for Black Culture is part of the Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion which contributes and facilitates critical learning and development within healthy, inclusive and supportive communities so that all students may thrive at UD and beyond.
Division of Student Life
- We are deeply committed to bringing the University’s value of diversity and inclusion to action. Here, you can explore diversity and inclusion related programming, advocacy, services and support resources that are available throughout Student Life.
Disability Support Services
- The University of Delaware is committed to providing access to its academic experience, employment opportunities, programs and activities for all individuals with disabilities.
Equity and Inclusion
- Providing leadership and support in creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for all in our community.
UD News in Inclusive Excellence
Events Around Campus
Equity and Inclusion
“To move forward, we must continue to embrace this university’s commitment to a diverse campus that reflects the cultures, views, experiences, hopes and dreams of our society as a whole. Each of us—with our unique talents and perspectives—is an essential part of what makes this University so vital and vibrant.”
Advancing Justice in our World
Aa jury in Minneapolis convicted former police officer Derek Chauvin of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, a case that sparked nationwide protests against systemic racism and injustice in America.
Virtual Spaces – Chauvin Verdict
The Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and the Division of Student Life will host two “virtual spaces” for students to share reactions, emotions or thoughts regarding the Derek Chauvin verdict.
