The difference between the Office of Diversity & Inclusion and the Office of Diversity & Equity

What is it about?

This personal view intends to highlight the importance of language in an office of diversity and how it can potentially exacerbate the disparities it aims to alleviate. While a diversity office promotes the importance of individual differences, in definition, an office of “Diversity and Inclusion” focuses on creating a culture of respect, value, and belonging for all. On the other hand, an office of “Diversity and Equity” focuses on addressing the unique barriers that disadvantage a subset of students and faculty. This has important implications for students, faculty, staff, and administration.

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Why is it important?

Language in an office of diversity and how it can potentially exacerbate the disparities it aims to alleviate.This directly affects the perceptions of an institutions’ diversity climate.