Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is deeply committed to enhancing the success of diverse faculty, students, and staff, as part of our broader goal to enrich the educational experiences and success of all members of the university community. Under the leadership of the Vice President for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, EDI oversees the entities across the entire University of Utah including the American Indian Resource Center; Black Cultural Center; Center for Ethnic Student Affairs; Dream Center; LGBT Resource Center; Office for Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; and Office for Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, the office partners with all colleges, departments and the broader community to help develop initiatives aimed at fostering more awareness, advocacy, and action.
Emerging Student Leadership Program
ESLP has been providing an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to explore and develop their identities as leaders.
Ongoing
Famtorship for Social Justice
The Famtorship for Social Justice Program is designed to connect undergraduate students with like-minded people that will help them achieve their academic and career goals.
Ongoing
Second Year Experience
The Second Year Experience Program supports students by reflecting on their first-year experience and conducting a deeper self-exploration of their identity, values, and life goals.
Ongoing
BCC Ambassador Program
The Ambassador Program serves to nurture future leaders and empower effective problem-solving skills at the University of Utah.
Concept
George Floyd Memorial Fund
The George Floyd Memorial Fund was established in response to a national call for action after the death of George Floyd.
In progress
Utah Women in Higher Education Network
The U of U chapter of Utah Women in Higher Education Network’s focus is on advancing women’s careers, community, and leadership.
Ongoing
Edie Kochenour Memorial Event
This annual networking event and presentation of interest to women commemorates the achievements of Edie Kochenour.
Ongoing
Linda K. Amos Award
This award recognizes a female staff/faculty member who has selflessly given time and energy to improve the educational and/or working environment for women at the U.
Ongoing
Friday Forums
Friday Forums is a commitment to the state and region in elevating national conversations and showcasing models of disrupting complicit racism.
Ongoing
Truth & Racial Healing Transformation Center
Following guidance from AAC&U, the U is developing groundwork for this new campus center.
Concept
Reframing the Conversation
Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.
Ongoing
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that this land is the original homelands of the Paiute, Ute, Goshute and Shoshone peoples.
Completed
Dream Center
The Dream Center at the University of Utah Office of Engagement works holistically with undocumented students and their families from college access to graduation.
Ongoing
Chosen Names and Personal Pronouns
All staff and faculty are asked to refer to students by their “preferred” name and personal pronouns.
Completed
Trans Health on Campus
Beginning August 2016, the University of Utah has transgender-inclusive health insurance for students, staff, and faculty.
Ongoing
Campus Bathrooms
This inventory of campus restrooms is provided to ensure greater safety and privacy for transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people when using a public restroom.
Completed
Chosen Names on U Card
All students, staff, and faculty may have their chosen name on their U Card.
Completed
School for Cultural and Social Transformation
The School will make the intersection of race, gender, and social justice its focus — the first of its kind in the Intermountain West.
Ongoing
$1 Million Endowment for American Indian Scholarship
With donor support, we have established new scholarship funding for Native American students.
In progress
Diversity Scholars into Honors College
CESA and Honors College are partnering to increase participation of underrepresented students in the Honors program.
In progress
Diversity Coalition Group
The Diversity Coalition Group, which includes representatives from all major diversity groups on campus, is meeting on a regular basis.
Ongoing
Diversity-in-Progress Website
This site will help maintain vigilance and accountability as our efforts continue in the months and years ahead.
Completed
Student Diversity Council
The Student Diversity Council is comprised of representatives from each of our diverse student groups on campus.
Ongoing
Responding to Microaggressions
We have increased staff resources in the Office for Inclusive Excellence.
Ongoing
Mentoring for Faculty and Staff
We have fostered a new faculty mentoring project, currently underway in the College of Humanities as a pilot effort.
In progress
Diverse Staff Hiring
This has been in the talking phase since the summer of 2015. The head of HR is on board to help develop.
Ongoing
Faculty Hiring Initiative
In the fall of 2016 we were joined by 19 new faculty members and post-doctoral fellows from underrepresented backgrounds.
In progress
Money for Diverse Student Groups
We have identified additional financial support for student equity and diversity groups in support of high school conferences and travel funding to enhance student development.
Ongoing
New Diverse Student Space in the Union
The Center for Ethnic Student Affairs has been given expanded space for students to gather and study in the Union.
Completed
Diversity Education for Faculty and Staff
A campus-wide committee is working to develop diversity education for faculty and staff.
In progress
Student Leadership Award
This award is designed to provide a unique leadership stipend for student leaders who are involved in building community and cultivating leadership through high school outreach.
Ongoing
American Indian Scholarship Program
The American Indian Resource Center is proud to present its first American Indian, non-major specific scholarship at the U.
Ongoing
The State of Utah Black Affairs Summit
The purpose of the Summit is to connect, enrich, and empower the Black population from across the state of the Utah.
Ongoing
African American Doctoral Scholars Initiative
The Initiative provides a scholarly community and educational services for African American doctoral students at the U.
Ongoing
American Indian Educational Embassadors
These embassadors will be traveling to various schools to advocate and encourage high school completion and higher education.
In progress
LORDE Scholars Program
The Leaders of Resilience, Diversity, and Excellence (LORDE) Scholars program is a retention initiative that provides students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Ongoing
Chicana/o Scholarship Fund
Committed to students who promote the cultural pride and tradition of the Chicanx/Latinx community, the Fund recognizes and assists students in their education endeavors.
Ongoing
Diversity Scholars
First Year Diversity Scholars is a First-Year Seminar that has achieved outstanding academic accomplishments and retention rates.
Ongoing
Tuesday Night Soup and Tutoring
Students are provided soup and free tutoring in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.
Ongoing
LEAP Learning Communities
LEAP is a two-semester seminar that enables new students to transition more confidently to college and to play an active role in their own education.
Ongoing
Health EDI Funding Opportunities
The funding is available for those who want to promote health equity and inclusion and/or address health equity/health disparities.
Ongoing
Community Read
Community Read is a monthly reading & journaling group focused on health equity and inclusion.
Ongoing
Native Voices
This lecture series explores Native Americans’ history of and relationships with health, well-being, and health care.
Completed
Lessons Learned
A series of panels featuring scholars, practitioners, and clinicians who reflect on what they’ve gained from the conferences they have attended.
Completed
Patient Voice Series
The monthly series showcases patient voices from various communities and their thoughts on how to improve health care quality.