Many of the initiatives and events happening at UNC Charlotte are guided by the stories and lived experiences of our campus and surrounding communities. These offerings are designed to leverage our existing diversity to enrich education and engagement experiences for campus students and employees. To learn more about the growing number of initiatives at UNC Charlotte, we invite you to explore the Campus DEI Inventory (below). Check out our campus cultural events or list of ODI signature initiatives (coming soon) in you are interested in participating. ALL are welcomed!
CAMPUS DEI INVENTORY
The Campus DEI Inventory is a searchable database of all diversity, equity, and inclusion centered initiatives throughout campus. As this database continues to grow, we invite you to help us keep it up-to-date. If you know of an initiative that is not listed, please click the SUBMIT OR UPDATE YOUR DEI INITIATIVES button below and complete the form. Thank you for your commitment to inclusive excellence.
Submit or Update Your DEI Initiatives
The ETCM Committee on Diversity, Engagement and Inclusion is at the very early stages of the Engineering Engage planning process. The first committee meeting was held on February with the purpose to make a positive, meaningful impact on education in Title I schools...
This initiative aims to connect new international exchange students with U.S. UNC Charlotte student mentors to foster cultural exchange and friendship while assisting them in the adjustment to student life at UNC Charlotte.
Monthly affinity group lunches for students from underrepresented groups; A dedicated orientation for graduate students of color; a GRAD course, Topics in Diversity, offered each spring through the CGLL; GRAD course, Navigating Graduate School as a First Generation...
Purpose of the grant was to propose planning equity initiatives for research faculty of color - Transforming Academia for Equity
Web feature spotlights a diverse group of Belk College students, faculty, staff and alumni
The Center for Teaching and Learning provides a range of faculty development (training, workshops, certificates, and teaching resources) to support faculty in developing and using inclusive teaching practices. Program is evaluated based on attendance and faculty...
The Graduate Dean has/will hire a faculty fellow to work on diversity initiatives in the Graduate School.
Mentoring circles (Department level)
DEI training for Resident Advisor student staff to help to navigate being a resource for a diverse group of students living in the residence halls.The ongoing training is continued training that is presented through the semesters for follow up training opportunities...
This initiative began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to the increased need for community and connection. This event gives international students and ISSO staff a chance to connect and check-in with one another. Final Friday luncheons are held from 12-1...
Education Abroad provides students with advising and resources to utilize their UNC Charlotte financial aid, leverage their scholarship eligibility for both internal and external scholarships, and identify specific scholarships external to campus that can assist...
First generation college students may be focusing on what it takes to be successful and graduate. Studying Abroad may not have even crossed their mind and may not have been a part of a student’s initial academic plan. However, studying abroad has so many benefits...
First generation college students may be focusing on what it takes to be successful and graduate. Studying Abroad may not have even crossed their mind and may not have been a part of a student’s initial academic plan. However, studying abroad has so many benefits...
The Friendship and Culture Exchange (FACE) is a semester-long program which provides International and U.S. students structured opportunities to spend time together (usually 1 hr/week), developing friendships and exploring cultural topics. Small groups are created...
Awarded a Gambrell Fellowship in 2021. The research will focus on using employee ownership to address the racial wealth gap in Charlotte. This project has great potential to impact the long-term racial wealth disparities here locally.
Through performances and commissioning of new musical works, I strive to promote women and underrepresented composers. The creative activity will be evaluated by number of commissions funded, completed, recorded and ultimately submitted to an internationally...