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

NC State Observes Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, part of a national effort to bring attention to the issue of sexual violence. This year’s observance occurs at a time when the national discourse around sexual assault could not be more vocal, from #MeToo and #MuteRKelly to the Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX.

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT

What Does the Executive Order on Free Speech Mean?

NC State provides information and resources regarding the freedom of speech and expression, including free speech guidelines.

GLBT Center Hosts Creating Accomplices Workshop

A GLBT Center workshop talks about the challenges intersectional communities face, and how we can work to overcome them.

Unsettling Reality Check: People of Color in Film

A National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education presentation provided revelations on people of color in film.

Antoinette Norton Joins Women’s Center Staff

Antoinette Norton has joined the Women’s Center as an administrative support specialist, bringing extensive NC State experience.

Sights and Sounds of APIDA Heritage Month

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month recognizes the full spectrum of Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi-American identities.

A Student's Role in Ending Sexual Violence

During Sexual Assault Awareness Month (#SAAM), NC State students and faculty can play an active role in ending the violence.

Events View Calendar

Apr25

Thursday 10:00 AM

Study Abroad Drop-In Hours

Apr25

Thursday 10:00 AM

Afro-Caribbean Literature Course

Apr25

Thursday 1:00 PM

AACC Faculty Fellow Talk: "Unpacking the Concept of School Belonging" by Dr. DeLeon Gray and the iScholar Team

2 Years of Campus Impact

Bias Incident Response Team Marks Second Anniversary

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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.