After nearly two years of research, analysis and campus conversations and debates, Case Western Reserve University now has a final Diversity Strategic Action Plan (DSAP). The plan outlines strategies to improve campus climate; increase retention and recruitment of underrepresented students, faculty and staff; and enhance leveraging and development of resources to advance diversity and inclusion.

READ MORE

OIDEO Honors University Members for their Diversity Contributions

The Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity (OIDEO) held its fourth annual achievement awards luncheon on April 19 in the Thwing Center Ballroom. More than 100 people attended the event during which four members of the university community and a CWRU department were recognized for their contributions toward enhancing diversity on campus. University President Barbara Snyder provided the welcome during the event and congratulated the award winners. 
READ MORE

Power of Diversity Lecture Series

The annual series is designed to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion.The series includes two distinguished guest speakers from the national or international scene and four scholars from our own faculty.

Diversity Awareness Training

We provide diversity awareness workshops and consultation services for students, faculty, and staff. In some cases, we develop a program specific to goals, participants, and time frame in order to accommodate the different classes, departments, offices, and student groups that request training.

Some sessions may be conducted jointly with other offices on campus.

Train the Champion

Train the Champion aims to foster an environment that embraces diversity; assist with retention and recruitment of faculty, staff and students; encourage overall workplace satisfaction; and foster a sustained dialogue on diversity, with specific focus on issues in higher education and at Case Western Reserve. The eight-month program consists of monthly sessions and additional brown bag lunches to facilitate further, less formal discussions.

The Office of Faculty Diversity (OFD) is housed within Case Western Reserve's Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity. The Faculty Diversity Officer reviews allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination (gender, sexual orientation, racial, ADA) and also serves as a facilitator for addressing faculty diversity issues in areas related to faculty duties.