Updates

Learn diverse histories, social justice, and cultural identities this Spring

Spring 2025 Course Highlights Looking to know more about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, combat disinformation/misinformation in the media, or prepare for work in domestic and international relations? Each semester our instructors host courses that educate students on diverse histories, social justice, and cultural identities. In these courses, students can expect robust dialogue and opportunities to engage […]

Facilitating Classroom Conversations

As part of our involvement with Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community, all faculty, staff, and administrators participated in “Feeling Welcome: Connecting Through Conversations,” on November 6, 2024, from 2:00-3:00 PM EST. The full recording is available here. This session focused on how educators can facilitate classroom conversations that incorporate diverse perspectives, guide students in respectful disagreement, […]

The Three Es of Teaching with AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment

As part of our involvement with Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community, all faculty, staff, and administrators were invited to attend The Three Es of Teaching with AI: Ethics, Equity, and Empowerment webinar on September 10th. Key Takeaways from Colleagues: RECORDING OF WEBINAR BELOW DOWNLOAD THE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

Now Accepting Inclusive Excellence Committee Applications

At the start of each year, the Office of DEI opens applications for faculty, staff, and students to apply for the Inclusive Excellence Committee (formerly the DEI Task Force). The IE Committee will be crucial in creating and sustaining an inclusive campus community. Members will work with the Chief Inclusive Excellence Officer and DEI Cabinet […]

Get a Universal Design for Learning Credential

It’s a great time to innovate in the classroom. Oglethorpe University, through a 2023 Strategic Initiative Grant, is providing funding and support for instructors interested in applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) practices to the classroom through the CAST UDL Credential. “UDL is a framework to think about how different tools and resources can be […]

Atlanta leaders express commitment to DEI efforts

October 2023 — Last month, at the Focus: Atlanta 2022-2023 Launch Conference, public and private leaders gathered to discuss how Atlanta’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion has become one of its biggest strengths and why this focus will remain essential in continuing to drive the economy forward.  Atlanta is known for being one of the most diverse […]

New Intercultural Center supports community and belonging

Oglethorpe University’s first-ever 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 […]

Strategic Plan grants support 11 on-campus initiatives

Oglethorpe University’s Strategic Initiative Committee has announced the recipients of $100,000 in grant funding for projects supporting the university’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. Eleven initiatives, outlined by Oglethorpe faculty, staff and students, were greenlit by the committee in early summer and will be implemented throughout the next academic year. The approved proposals support a breadth of […]

Zacarias named first ever Oglethorpe Intercultural Center director

The founding director of the new Oglethorpe University Intercultural Center will be Marisol Zacarias who brings a proven track record of intercultural engagement for such organizations as Reach for Excellence, Agnes Scott College and the Posse Foundation. The Oglethorpe community is invited to a meet-and-greet with Zacarias at 1 p.m., May 9, in the Cousins […]

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force Announces New Members

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Task Force memberwork with the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dr. Laura Renée Chandler to identify, develop, and implement strategies that move the university forward.