Initiatives
The Inclusive Excellence Committee (formerly the DEI Task Force) supports DEI initiatives, research, and programming on camps. The committee includes students, faculty and staff representation.
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) named Oglethorpe University as one of the recipients of its third round of inclusive excellence grants Nov. 30, 2022.
UDL is a framework and mindset for reducing barriers to learning and engaging students. Instructors at Oglethorpe have the opportunity to be trained in UDL and earn UDL Credentials through CAST, a nonprofit education organization leading UDL framework development. Here are two quick videos about UDL in Higher Education and UDL and Retention.
Through CIC Belong Community, we offer quarterly webinars for staff and faculty. In these webinars issues of inclusivity and belonging are addressed, and practical approaches to addressing issues are discussed.
Professional Development
Oglethorpe University’s Human Resources team partners with the DEI Office to offer campus-wide training on inclusive management, dealing with conflict, civility, and more.
Upcoming Events
A range of academic, social, and civic events that address various topics of diversity, equity and inclusion have been planned throughout the academic year. View upcoming events.
Community Forums on Community Dialogues
These forums aim to foster honest, open and continuous dialogue between all members of the Oglethorpe community.
Oglethorpe University’s Intercultural Center is now open to the campus community. Located on the second floor of the Turner Lynch Campus Center, the student-focused collaboration space will be home to community events with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the year.
The new Intercultural Center is many things all at once: a place to study or relax during the day, an event space, a place to learn or exchange ideas, a resource and a safe space.