We promote critical consciousness, cultural humility, and compassion, for a socially just and equitable campus community.
Mission
The Office of Community, Equity and Diversity strives to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive University in which every individual can learn, work, and thrive.
Core Values
- Nurturing development from a holistic perspective
- Affirming multiple and intersecting identities
- Fostering cultural competence through transformative learning
- Advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity in the global community
- Modeling honesty, integrity, and social justice
University Diversity Council
The University Diversity Council, comprised of undergraduate, graduate student, staff, faculty, and alumni representatives, advises the chief diversity officer on university-wide policies, procedures, and initiatives that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Learn moreUniversity Strategic Plan
One of the four pillars of the University’s new 10-year strategic plan, introduced by President Parlange in the spring of 2023, is fostering an inclusive, people-centered culture.
URI Strategic plan 2023-2033