Clarkson University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office works with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to create a holistic and inclusive community. Working in partnership with HR, we provide trainings for employees. Working in partnership with admissions we create a holistic approach to the recruitment process. We provide DEI programming for the campus community and development opportunities for students and alumni. The office is centrally located on campus and works across the entire institution, including with the administration, guiding the university strategic plan.

The Diversity and Inclusion committee is a committee comprised of the five areas of Chief Inclusion Officer, the Provost, the Director of Teaching & Learning, the Associate Vice President of Student Success, and the Chief Human Resources & Employee Inclusion Officer. They are the professionals tasked with executing the strategic plan. They meet regularly with the President to oversee this mission.

The Climate & Engagement Committee serves as the university committee to review and advise on issues of diversity, inclusion, climate and engagement. It is drawn from employees and students throughout the universities campuses.

Clarkson University seeks to promote and support an inclusive environment that values the diversity of our community, where individual talents and differences are accepted and celebrated. We are committed to advance an environment where each member is an active participant in creating and sustaining our inclusive community.

Advancement will be measured by University engagement in activities and initiatives that promote a climate of inclusion. We do this not only to improve our Clarkson Community, but instill the values of diversity in our community members so that they may promote inclusive engagement in other communities to which they will belong. The Climate and Engagement Committee will partner with and support other campus organizations to advance shared priorities and visions of inclusion and diversity on campus.

The committee acts in an advisory capacity for the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. The Committee works in sub-committees to operationalize the strategic goals.

The Climate and Engagement Committee is an inclusive group of students, staff, and faculty from across the University, selected for their willingness to actively work toward the above goals.

All new Employees and students receive D&I (Title IX) training. In addition, we have focused training opportunities for faculty and Deans on Teaching and Learning through the Office for Teaching and Learning for Diversity and Inclusion. This office is dedicated to supporting Clarkson faculty in their efforts to be excellent teachers and facilitators of classrooms that are welcoming and attuned to the needs of our students. The Office supports efforts to develop a curriculum and co-curricular activities that enhance the campus as a community and learning environment for everyone. Finally, the Office is a meeting place for faculty and those responsible for administering initiatives and programs in Diversity and Inclusion.