Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Our campus community reflects the diversity of society and ensures ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø is accessible and welcoming to students and employees who have historically been under-served by higher education. Our campus culture values and celebrates diversity of ideas, perspectives, and people creating a campus community that is just and equitable.
The Access, Opportunity and Success Scholars Program offers an award to student recipients each semester.
The Center for Global Engagement advances global citizenship and intercultural competence for ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø to engage local and regional communities in our global efforts.
Returning international and study abroad students become Diplomats for the new international students.
The English language program verifies that a non-native speaker has the English abilities to engage in academic, professional and business exchanges.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø provide on campus gender inclusive housing allowing for individuals to live together regardless of biological sex.
Inclusive restrooms is one that anyone of any gender can use. ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø campus map showing locations for all gender/gender neutral restrooms.
The Intercultural Center offers educational and cultural programming providing opportunities to engage on international and domestic diversity.
International Student & Scholar Services is committed to promoting, supporting and celebrating an international environment at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø.
It's On Us is a national campaign that ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø has adopted focusing on increasing education, awareness and prevention of sexual violence.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø’s campus provides three private lactation and meditation rooms that offer quiet spaces to nurse, pump or pray throughout the weekday.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø supports ending period poverty by providing free menstrual care products in all university restrooms.
The ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Campus CARE Team serves as a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Counseling Services offers free  and  confidential  mental health, alcohol and drug, sexual assault and violence counseling.
The Office of Diversity & Inclusion offers a variety of programming and specialized resources, our centers help build a campus community that is diverse, inclusive, globally aware and just.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø is dedicated to creating an opportunity for everyone to select the first, middle, and last name that best matches their self-identification.
The RDC offers a supportive environment for LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and faculty to feel a sense of belonging and learn how to be an advocate and ally.
The RATC offers consultation services and direct assessments to impaired individuals who are users of AAC and other assistive technology.
Safe Zone training provides a foundation of knowledge and skills for participants to become qualified Safe Zone Contacts.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø offers a variety of diverse and inclusive scholarships for current and incoming students.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø is committed to providing a safe space for students to live and learn, and for employees to work.
The SMART Start Program is designed to empower new students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
The ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic offers a complete range of speech, language and hearing services to people of all ages.
With to choose from, you can connect with students in your major, hobbies, or who have a love of coffee as much as you do.
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender in education programs and activities.
The ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø Larry Shellito Veteran, Service Member and Family Success Center provides counseling on maximizing your educational benefits and recruits veterans and veterans’ dependents.
The Women’s Center provides an inspiring and dynamic space for students, faculty and staff to find community and learn about gender and critical social justice.
Bridging Differences: Inspiring College Narratives of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Distinguished alumna opens doors for female athletes
Hall of Famer and Distinguished Alumna Rita Rislund dedicated her education career to Title IX, paving the way for female athletes.
Alum makes community impact through special education
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø helped Isidro Lopez to discover his potential, purpose, and a path that fulfilled his life.
Social work scholars program prepares exceptional advocates for students
The Ozhiitaa School Social Work Scholars Program prepares future school social workers with specialized training, mentorship, and financial support, ensuring they’re ready to make a difference in Minnesota schools.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÍø acknowledges that it occupies the ancestral land of the Anishinaabe Ojibwe, Dakota Sisseton/ Wahpeton and Yanktonai Dakota First Nations. With respect, we honor the elders, past and present, who have stewarded this land through generations. We acknowledge that we are on these traditional lands as a demonstration of our respect and understanding of where we are. We will strive to build towards a better relationship between our university and the indigenous people still present with us today.