The Office of Inclusion and Diversity is committed to supporting and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across Auburn University. The following awards and incentives are available to support faculty, staff, and students in their diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Contact JuWan Robinson, Chief of Staff and Special Assistant for Inclusion and Diversity, at jdr0097@auburn.edu for any questions.

The Inclusive Excellence Fellows Program will provide individuals with an opportunity to engage with a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) interest or opportunity areas for progress at Auburn University in their respective areas of practice. Fellows will spend the academic year working on their respective project in collaboration with the Office of Inclusion and Diversity and other campus partners. Fellows will be supported by the Office of Inclusion and Diversity toward their projects goals and will be offered development opportunities during their term. Learn more by visiting here.

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity encourages students, faculty, and staff to create new opportunities to explore, advance, and understand topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Inclusive Excellence Programming Grant is specifically designed to provide support for new, innovative, and impactful approaches that advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and related concepts. Examples of programs that may be supported include lectures, symposia, workshops, conferences, performances, visit/preview days, and other programmatic efforts. We are especially interested in efforts that address gaps in opportunity and outcomes at Auburn University. Apply for funding here.

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity honors members of the Auburn Family who have demonstrated a commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Auburn University and beyond. Awardees receive professional development funding, an engraved award, and campus-wide recognition of their efforts. More information will be available in late Fall 2021.

The Office of Inclusion and Diversity works to facilitate the productivity and success of faculty at Auburn University, particularly those faculty who are members of underrepresented groups. Toward that goal, OID will fully support tenure-track faculty members to participate in the Faculty Success Program (FSP) through the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development (NCFDD). The FSP is a 12-week online program designed to support skill development to increase research and writing productivity while maintaining a healthy work-life balance for faculty. In addition to the virtual experience offered by NCFDD, OID will connect each cohort of participants. More information will be available in late Fall 2021.

Visit this page for more information about the National Center for Faculty Diversity and Development or to create your free account.

Data based on responses to the post-FSP survey of Auburn University participants.