OFFICE OF INCLUSION AND EQUITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE
WHO WE ARE
The goal of the Office of Inclusion and Equity is to increase the impact of UA’s inclusive excellence commitment, leading to wider understanding and greater success for all students.
The office reports directly to the president. Now consolidated within the office are a number of units, programs and events that represent a spectrum of diversity. They continue to be offered to directly contribute to matriculation, persistence and graduation from the University.
Strategic plan: "A Framework for Inclusive Excellence"
Leadership
Dr. Lakeesha K. Ransom, vice provost, dean of the Williams Honors College and interim chief diversity officer. About Dean Ransom.
Aiesha Motley
Director
Office of Multicultural Development
John Alvarez Turner
Associate Director, Multicultural Center
Hispanic Outreach & LGBT
David Black
Assistant Director
International Programs & Study Abroad
Kathleen Kulick
Director
Office of Accessibility
Location
Office of Inclusion & Equity/Chief Diversity
Buchtel Hall 210
Akron, OH 44325-6237
330-972-7193
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Major annual events
January
February
Vagina Monologues
March
International Women's Day
April
September
October
Proyecto Fiat Lux: Advancements in Hispanic Educational Attainment
Varied
The President’s Annual Forum on Inclusive Excellence
Academics
- Academic Achievement Programs
- Advising: Four-Phase Advising or 4PAS
- Learning Communities
- Orientation: "Advance," the two-day orientation for new multicultural students
- Peer Mentoring Services
- Scholarship opportunities
- Student Success Center
NEWS
Akron Beacon Journal: "Ninth annual Black Male Summit addresses economic and racial divides"
UA receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award for fourth straight year