Diversity

Diversity is critical to NC State’s mission. New perspectives deepen our understanding, strengthen our community and propel our innovation.

Diversity Is Essential

NC State values diversity. Not only do we all benefit from multiple viewpoints, experiences and perspectives, diversity is critical to our academic mission. Without it, our students simply could not succeed in today’s competitive global marketplace — let alone become conscientious global citizens.

Everyone who comes to NC State enriches us through their varied knowledge and backgrounds. And we expect everyone to give of their talents, skills, time and effort to make NC State an environment of inclusive excellence for all.

OFFICE FOR INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

Year in Review: Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity

Our annual report for 2018-19 documents our entire year of programs, initiatives, events and services for the campus community. The report also includes a recap of the year’s activities in each of OIED’s units.

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT

Safety for Undocumented Students

If you are an undocumented immigrant and fear for your safety and security, it is important to understand your rights.

Kenan Fellows Visit OIED for One-Week Residency

Two Kenan Fellows visited OIED to do a deep dive into data analysis on diversity engagement, training and education.

Setting the Example with Personal Gender Pronouns

One short sentence added to a verbal introduction brings with it many different things: clarification, significance and affirmation.

Reading Trevor Noah through a Biracial Lens

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah is a great read that provides something for everyone.

NC State Hosts AHEAD Virtual Conference

NC State recently hosted a virtual conference for staff with the theme: “Equity and Excellence: Access in Higher Education.”

How Gay Liberation Came to NC State

When the drive for equality reached NC State a decade after protests at New York's Stonewall Inn, it started with a prayer.

Events View Calendar

Aug22

Thursday 10:15 AM

AFS 442-001: Baartman, Beyonce & Surviving R Kelly

Aug22

Thursday 11:45 AM

AFS 442-003: Identity, Voice & Films of Spike Lee

Aug22

Thursday 12:00 PM

WOCR Interest Session

18 Years of Service

NC State's NCBI campus affiliate team has grown into a national example under leader Beverly Jones WIlliams.

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Diversity in the Colleges

Each of NC State’s colleges has a director or assistant dean for diversity who specializes in serving students or faculty and staff in that academic area.

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Alexandria Graves
Director, Office of Diversity Affairs

College of Design
Tameka Whitaker
Assistant Dean, Student and Academic Services

College of Education
Regina Gavin Williams
Director, General School - Education

College of Engineering

Angelitha Daniel
Director,
Minority Engineering Programs
Laura Bottomley
Director,
Women in Engineering
Roy Charles
Diversity Director,
Engineering Research Centers

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Juliana Nfah-Abbenyi
Assistant Dean, Office of Diversity
Joseph Johnson
Student Diversity Coordinator

Poole College of Management
Tayah Butler
Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Undergraduate Programs

College of Natural Resources
Shaefny Grays
Acting Director, Community for Diversity

College of Sciences
Jamila Simpson
Assistant Dean, Diversity and Student Services

College of Textiles
Delisha Smith Hinton
Associate Director, Student Services

College of Veterinary Medicine
Allen Cannedy
Director, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs

Graduate School
David Shafer
Assistant Dean for Outreach and Diversity
Erin Banks
Director, Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity

Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Jordan McMican
Academic Advisor and Lecturer, Exploratory Studies

Diversity Partners on Campus

NC State's commitment to diversity extends to all of the divisions that serve our students, faculty and staff. Diversity is integral to everything we think and do. New student orientation check-in at Lee Residence Hall.