Social Justice Task Force releases recommendations
Members of the University’s Social Justice Task Force have released a series of recommendations designed to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion across campus to ensure a welcoming and affirming environment.
Video: Northeast Ohio Online Vigil Against Anti-Asian Violence
The Northeast Ohio Online Vigil Against Anti-Asian Violence on March 19, 2021, was supported by The University of Akron , Asian Services in Action, the Akron NAACP, the Akron Civil Rights Commission, the United Way of Summit & Medina and many others. #StopAsianHate
Statement following killing of women of Asian descent in Atlanta
Students painted the rock near the Student Union in rainbow colors.
Celebrating PRIDE
As our nation celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month to recognize and honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, we at The University of Akron champion our students, faculty, staff and community members in support of each other.
Juneteenth
My great grandmother was born on February 11, 1865, two years and 41 days after the Emancipation Proclamation decreed that, “All persons held as slaves shall be free.”
Clips from the Community Forums: So, what is privilege? In this video, Frank Ward, William Casterlow, Christine Fabre Rose, and Jolene Lane discuss just that.
— The University of Akron (@uakron) June 24, 2020
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us at the recent forums. pic.twitter.com/aLEyWaLZTQ
We can and must make a difference
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis was senseless and utterly heartbreaking.
The University of Akron affirms the importance and value of diversity within the student body, and among our faculty, staff, administration and governing Board of Trustees. Our university values and respects the humanity of every individual from every background, and we embrace the diversity that defines UA and has so profoundly enriched our community.
See a list of our student organizations that serve students' cultural, religious and other interests.
Students: Learn about the Inclusive Excellence Action Team and how to participate.
International Women's Day
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.
Dr. Sheldon Wrice was named vice president for inclusion and equity and chief diversity officer on April 21, following an internal search. As chief diversity officer, Wrice will supervise the Office of Inclusion and Equity, Office of Multicultural Development, Multicultural Center and the Women's and Gender Resource Center. The Office of Accessibility has dual reporting lines to Student Affairs and the Office of Inclusion and Equity. In this critical position within the University administration, Wrice will provide strategic leadership for campus diversity, program oversight, diversity advising and mentoring, community relations and outreach, and policy duties that result in a learning and workplace environment that is welcoming and supportive to all.
Autumn Frampton
Associate Director
Academic Support Services
Kathleen Kulick
Director
Office of Accessibility
Aiesha Motley
Director
Office of Multicultural Development
Natalie Munas
Administrative Assistant, Sr
Inclusion & Equity/Chief Diversity Officer
Office of Inclusion & Equity/Chief Diversity
InclusionandEquity@uakron.edu
Buchtel Hall 210
Akron, OH 44325-6237
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