Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity
Diversity Week 2012 - "CELEBRATE! unity through diversity"
Sunday March 18th – Friday March 23rd, 2012
Celebrating what makes us all unique as humans, while uniting us around the common goals and shared values that create an amazing Northeastern community.
Diversity Week 2012 is hosted by Northeastern University’s Student Government Association (SGA), the Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity (OIDE) and NU Mix. Diversity Week celebrates and explores our unique and vibrant community using a range of media and contexts, including speakers and events that touch upon significant social issues, Husky pride, and the power of inclusion. A dynamic menu of programs are offered through collaboration with the International Student & Scholar Institute (ISSI), Residential Life, student organizations, NU Cultural Centers, Spiritual Life Center, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, the Social Justice Resource Center, Safe Zones, Disability Resource Center and Gallery 360.
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About the Office
The Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity leads and promotes the University's commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity and social justice while building a climate of inclusion on and beyond campus.
Our mission is to provide leadership by cultivating an inclusive environment that denounces discrimination through innovation, collaboration and an awareness of global perspectives on social justice. We also ensure compliance with relevant federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws.
The office works with students, faculty and administrators to manage conflict and resolve complaints of discrimination and harassment. We develop programs and policies, build outreach to external organizations, and provide services to students, faculty, staff and the community.
The office advises and assists the president, senior administrators and the campus community with implementing leadership strategies that advance diversity and contribute to the university's aspirations.
The office also provides training in:
- Affirmative action
- Diversity
- Prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination
- Race relations and intergroup relations
- Recruitment and retention
Key principles that guide the office's mission are innovation, collaboration, commitment to excellence and equity for all.
Find out our vision for diversity.
