Centers Focused on Equity and Inclusion

Centers focused on equity and inclusion can be defined as institutionalized and established offices and/or resources that may involve a physical space and are focused on diversity, equity, and/or inclusion for minoritized populations in higher education. The centers house various activities, programs, and initiatives, and typically have administrative guidance, including staff, administrators, and/or students charged with oversight of the center’s programming and advocacy. Center missions typically include a three-pronged approach to equity and inclusion work stating that they provide social and academic support to, advocacy for, and education about one or more minoritized populations.

Campuses have varying equity and inclusion center structures ranging from a single center housing all or most diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts; to campuses that have single identity-focused centers including (among others) ...