Princeton University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Led by the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity promotes equal opportunity and campus diversity for all campus populations including students, faculty and staff. The office monitors compliance with University policies as well as federal, state and local laws concerning equal opportunity; oversees the University’s affirmative action plan; and represents the University on a variety of committees and work groups across the institution to advance the University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and fair treatment of all members of its community. Reporting to the Provost, the Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity manages the University's equal opportunity and affirmative action efforts, as well as oversees budgets and personnel associated with affirmative action compliance and equity, diversity initiatives, and disability services. The Vice Provost oversees the University's compliance with Title IX, the federal equal opportunity act, and coordinates compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

For students, the staff within the Office of the Vice President for Campus Life, Office of Diversity and Inclusion (including the Carl A. Fields Center, the LGBT Center, and the Women*s Center) design programs that reach undergraduate and graduate students across Princeton’s campus. The collective impact of these collaborations can be seen through a variety of programs including programs like: “A Framework for Diversity and Inclusion,” a resource for all Campus Life units and University partners as they incorporate diversity-focused learning outcomes into their efforts; the “Ally Project,” designed to help staff and faculty explore ways to better support LGBTQIA students and colleagues; and Social Justice Retreats for graduate and undergraduate students to focus on increasing their effectiveness as social justice change agents.

All incoming graduate students also attend training on “Fostering Inclusion,” which covers identifying and responding to bias.

For employees, the Office of Human Resources’ Learning & Development unit offers various courses and trainings on cultural competence and unconscious bias, including a two-part course open to all employees, “Leveraging Diversity.” Part one addresses the practical and theoretical aspects of leading in a diverse and complex work environment, as well as some of the leading challenges on diversity facing colleges and universities and the broader society. Part two focuses on strategies for leveraging diversity in higher education. Princeton also provides employees a variety of learning opportunities to develop skills around contributing to an inclusive environment, recognizing and responding to bias, and allyship.

Most recently, the University has developed, compiled, and offers a robust slate of learning and development opportunities to the campus community on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.

In light of COVID-19, Princeton is adapting its learning opportunities to a remote, virtual environment. For example, “Fostering Inclusion,” “Inclusive Mentoring,” “Leading in a Culture of Inclusion for Managers,” and other courses around implicit bias and selection decisions have been adapted and are provided via online webinars.

Additional Information:
https://inclusive.princeton.edu/initiatives/key-initiatives/combating-racism
https://inclusive.princeton.edu/community-resources/advocate-learn
https://odi.princeton.edu/training-initiatives
https://hr.princeton.edu/learning-development-updates-during-covid-19
https://hr.princeton.edu/life/professional-development#learning
https://provost.princeton.edu/what-we-do/institutional-equity-diversity
https://inclusive.princeton.edu/