Offices of Inclusion & Equity

Two Offices, One Goal: An Inclusive Culture

The Office of Inclusion Mission Statement:  The Office of Inclusion upholds institutional excellence by providing educational and leadership opportunities in a safe environment. We pursue the work today that creates a diverse, culturally humble and empowered workforce, tomorrow.  The office's primary functions:

• Awareness/Advocacy
• Developmental Opportunities
• DEI Epicenter

The Office of Equity Mission Statement:  The Office of Equity upholds institutional excellence by collaboratively identifying and addressing inequities in a safe environment. We pursue the work today that creates fair practices, policies and treatment, for an equitable institution tomorrow. The office’s primary functions:

• Awareness/Advocacy
• Collation of Efforts
• Data-based systems focus

Together the Offices of Inclusion & Equity:

• Provide leadership and support in the development and implementation policies, events and programmatic efforts that aim to enhance recruitment & retention, diversity, equity and inclusion on our campuses.
• Emphasize assessment and evaluation of high-impact strategies, programs, practices, and initiatives which promote equity, access and inclusivity across UNMC campuses.
• Work on diversity initiatives with senior leaders to engage the campus and surrounding community in order to help define, enable and foster an inclusive and welcoming culture.