A Commitment to ‘Ever Better’
The University of Rochester Office of Equity and Inclusion is dedicated to cultivating an equitable, 尊重, and welcoming 文化 at the University of Rochester. We strive to weave diversity, 股本, and 包容 throughout the University’s mission to learn, 发现, 治愈, 和创建.
We celebrate our connections to the Rochester community and affirm that in a pluralistic 文化, the definition of community includes individuals who represent every race, 信条, color, 能力, 性身份, 和性别.
Adrienne Morgan appointed vice president for 股本 and 包容 and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer
Adrienne Morgan has been named vice president for 股本 and 包容 and Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Rochester, 6月20日生效, 2023. University President Sarah Mangelsdorf announced Morgan’s appointment following a national search and Board of Trustees approval. A leader devoted to promoting diversity, 包容, and justice in both 治愈thcare and higher education, Morgan has been serving as interim vice president and chief diversity officer since August 2022.
现在发生
Religious/Spiritual Holidays
The University of Rochester is committed to supporting all aspects of individual 文化, including religion and spirituality. Explore a listing of religious/spiritual holidays through the Interfaith Chapel.
Our work focuses on five institutional priorities.
Developing and sustaining an infrastructure to support 股本, diversity, and 包容.
Enhancing the recruitment and retention of our representational diversity of faculty, 工作人员, 和学生.
Cultivating an inclusive climate, 文化, and University Community.
Advancing the University’s mission through an 股本, diversity, and 包容 lens.
Community engagement for racial and social justice.
新闻及公告
Happy Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!
AAPI heritage month was first recognized on a federal level in 1978, when President Jimmy Carter signed a proclamation—first introduced to Congress by Representative Frank Horton of Rochester, New York—which established Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week to take place in early … 继续
Happy Haitian Heritage Month!
Haitian Heritage Month is a nationally recognized month and offers an opportunity to enjoy the rich 文化, 独特的艺术, delicious food and to learn the traditions of Haiti and its people. The celebration is an expansion of the Haitian Flag … 继续
Happy Jewish American Heritage Month!
As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, we want to acknowledge and honor the rich history, 文化, and contributions of the Jewish community. 从艺术到科学, 从文学到商业, Jewish individuals have left an indelible mark on our society … 继续
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The University of Rochester has received the 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from 洞察多样性 magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
As a recipient of the annual HEED Award—a national honor recognizing US colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and 包容—Rochester will be featured, along with the other recipients, in the 洞察多样性 magazine.
Programs and Initiatives
Our office oversees a variety of initiatives and teams to ensure safety, 股本, and diversity across the University.
Equity and Inclusion: Schools and Centers
Each of the University’s schools and colleges have offices devoted to diversity initiatives at the school level.
保持联系
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