Stetson University
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination

The university-wide Equity and Inclusion Strategy Group (EISG) serves as the university’s diversity committee and offers a strategic space for collaboration among Stetson’s diversity, equity, and inclusion partners, including students, staff, and faculty representatives across the campuses. There are also multiple diversity and equity-focused committees within various department, academic, and student areas throughout the university.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) – Serves as a hub for DEI services, education, and leadership for the DeLand campus community, including on issues relating to social identity development and how those factors can impact students’ college experience. ODI partners with various offices, departments, and student groups to provide student programs, training, and workshops to further inclusive excellence on the DeLand campus. Partnering offices include those committed to DEI work, including but not limited to, Stetson’s Office of Community Engagement an Inclusive Excellence and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Executive Officer for Diversity, Collaboration, and Inclusion – Operates as the Stetson’s chief diversity officer in service to university’s three campuses, including the DeLand campus and those for the College of Law in Tampa Bay, Florida. Works with the Office of the President and President’s Cabinet to guide inclusive strategic planning and messaging towards employees and students, and catalyze select university-wide priorities and resources towards inclusive excellence for both employees and students in collaboration with multiple university partners and departments.

All staff/faculty (academic and non-academic) are required to complete an annual or bi-annual online, asynchronous training that includes interactive modules on social inclusion, cultural competence, and anti-racism. the University also requires all students to participate in three approved cultural events each semester and many of these events incorporate social inclusion and cultural competence activities. The University also offers annual, optional trainings and resources on each of these topics led by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and other campus leaders. The University’s academic colleges and schools also offer a combination of required and optional activities to promote more area-specific discussions of cultural competence, etc.