Carnegie Mellon University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

The Office and Chief Diversity Officer serves a critical role to the university to enact real and lasting changes through long-range planning and implementation of initiatives that advance diversity, equity and inclusion. The office coordinates with each of the university’s academic and administrative units to oversee their five-year strategic DEI plans and college-based commitments.

In addition to the Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, there are Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Academic and Administrative Leads representing each academic division and campus office.

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion

Mission Statement: The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, offers resources to achieve an inclusive and transformative experience for all students. The Center supports and connects historically underrepresented students and those who are first in their family to attend college in a setting where students' differences and talents are appreciated and reinforced. In the pursuit of equity, the Center also coordinates a network of faculty and staff interested in collectively advancing a more inclusive campus climate for all CMU students.

Core@CMU is the university-wide, general education course requirement for all degree-seeking undergraduate students. Core@CMU is an engaging, online learning experience where students develop core competency skills in the "Core 4" domains, which includes Intercultural & Global Learning + Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). Learning outcomes for this domain includes: 

• Explore how cultural contexts influence individual identity development 

• Consider, examine, and integrate differences between individual positions and the positions of others in multiple cultural contexts.

• Demonstrate an attitude of inclusion by engaging mindfully across a diversity of lived experiences 

• Recognize the role that individuals play in advancing equity and identify ways in which they may contribute in these roles

Faculty and staff can opt into cultural competence trainings for professional development. HR provides and strongly encourages staff to complete a number of different diversity, equity, and inclusion on-demand training courses. There are also a number of DEI leadership certificate programs available to CMU staff.

https://www.cmu.edu/hr/career/development-programs/skill-based/diversity/