Auburn University Diversity Statement

 

Diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice are important values at Auburn University.

 

Auburn University will proactively work to eliminate barriers facing underrepresented community members and commit to sustaining and supporting diversity in all its forms including those based on life experience, gender, sex, nationality, race, identity, ethnicity, age, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, socioeconomic status, veteran status, disability, neurodiversity, and religion. Auburn will actively cultivate a community where all members are valued, respected and can thrive personally and professionally.  Auburn will invest substantial resources to increase the number of underrepresented groups in all facets of the University to include staff, students, faculty, vendors, partners and those who offer voluntary service.

 

Auburn will measure its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice through ongoing assessment and evaluation of activities and individual and collective actions as reflected in practices, procedures, programs, relationships, behaviors and campus culture.

The primary focus of the Cross-Cultural Center for Excellence (CCCE) is to ease the social transition of underrepresented students to Auburn University. The CCCE provides programming and activities for student engagement, facilitating cross-cultural learning experiences where all students can engage in dialogue, develop leadership skills, and build collaborative relationships that will help them be effective in an increasingly global society. Though the focus of the CCCE is to support and celebrate specific affinity groups, including African American/Black, Asian American, American Indian/Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, International, LGBTQ+, and faith communities, all are welcome to participate in CCCE events, programs, and services.

Women’s Initiatives and Gender Equity represents the concerns of and supports all Auburn University women including faculty, staff, students and administrative and professional personnel. WIGE provides programming and strategically collaborates and guides efforts to facilitate the recruitment, hiring (for employees), retention, and professional development of women by addressing issues that affect personal well-being and professional needs of women across campus.

The primary focus of these efforts involves attending to Campus Climate issues for women through programming, research, advocacy, outreach, consultation, assessment, scholarship, and recommendations about policies and procedures to University officials. To best attend to Campus Climate issues for women, Women’s Initiatives is eager to discuss challenges and successes experienced by women across campus and those invested in supporting Auburn women.

With an increasingly diverse campus, workforce, and global economy, diversity, equity, and inclusion knowledge and skills is vital in order to maximize organizational performance, collaboration, innovation, and outcomes. The Office of Inclusion and Diversity provides education and consultative services to support Auburn University toward the most productive, vibrant, collaborative, and welcoming environment for all. We use research-informed strategy to address challenges at varying scales and contribute to the organizational learning and strategic goals of our campus.

We are proud of the collaborative and engaging diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts of our partners across Auburn University including:

And many others!

What’s Happening at Auburn

OID News & Events

Tiger Giving Day 2021: “Together We Will”

Auburn Dedicates Campus Residence Hall

Auburn University MANRRS graduate student, Tallassee twins win big in national contest highlighting importance of diversity and inclusion

Student leaders in Auburn University’s Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences, or MANRRS, chapter were honored recently for their entries in three components of the nonprofit organization’s national contest.

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Meyer conducting research surrounding diversity and inclusion within the aviation industry

Following a lifetime of interest in aviation, Alan Meyer is currently conducting research surrounding diversity and inclusion within the industry. Meyer is an associate professor at Auburn University who teaches history of technology and aviation history. He has acquired an array of experiences from earning a pilot’s license at 18-years-old to serving with the Green Berets.

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Auburn University awarded $1.5 million National Institutes of Health grant to broaden student participation in biomedical sciences

Auburn University has been awarded a prestigious $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, or NIH, to broaden participation in the sciences for traditionally underrepresented students and diversify the pool of scientists earning doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences.

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Alumni Spotlight: Tracy Awino, NYC-based photographer and 2017 journalism graduate

Tracy Awino, a 2017 Auburn University journalism graduate, is currently a professional photographer based out of New York City. Her impressive portfolio includes notable clients such as Keenan Thompson, Ben Affleck, Pop Smoke, Kaash Paige, Logan Browning, and companies like Reebok, and Adidas.

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Distinguished alum Kenneth Kelly offers encouragement, words of wisdom to graduates at Auburn’s spring commencement

Auburn University alumnus Kenneth Kelly helped his alma mater kick off its spring commencement weekend at Jordan-Hare Stadium Friday night with a call for graduates to reach high as they embark on their next journey.

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National champion Kimeli has big plans for career on, off track

National Champion Joyce Kimeli has big plans for her career on & off the track, and wants to help others as a nurse while she chases her Olympic dreams

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Auburn University dedicates campus residence hall in honor of trailblazer Bessie Mae Holloway

Auburn University honored one of its most esteemed alumni at a dedication ceremony for the Bessie Mae Holloway Hall in the Village area of campus.

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Auburn freshman Evins poised for dynamic college experience on the Plains

Donovan Evins is not your typical college freshman.

The 18-year-old Meridian, Mississippi, native arrived at Auburn University last fall full of hope, promise and big goals, and he has hit the ground running on the Plains.

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Auburn University’s Clayton pens article about diversity, equity and inclusion for ‘Higher Education Today’

Auburn University’s Taffye Benson Clayton, vice president and associate provost for the Office of Inclusion and Diversity, or OID, was recently featured by the American Council on Education.

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