Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives

Texas State is committed to building and supporting an increasingly diverse campus community. To that end, the university supports a variety of strategic initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion.

Efforts include:

Employee Professional Development Certification for Inclusion (Bobcat JEDI Program)

Increasing the academic success and retention of historically underrepresented students.

Funding over $70,000 per year in grant funding for programs and projects that incorporate the strategic plan for diversity and inclusion.

Implementing strategies that will support diversity learning in the classroom

Recruiting and retaining a highly qualified, diverse workforce of faculty, staff and administrators.

Creating a system of oversight, assessment and accountability to ensure that strategic goals are met and exceeded.

Using Texas State’s internally and externally projected image to promote our commitment to diversity

Annual recommendation of faculty and staff nominees for the Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award to the university president

Council on Inclusive Excellence

The Council on Inclusive Excellence provides oversight, advice and support for the university’s goal to enrich our learning and working environment by attracting and supporting a more diverse faculty, staff and student body.

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