Office of Diversity and Inclusion Councils and Working Groups

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion has established advisory councils and working groups comprised of campus members who play a role in advancing efforts to make Syracuse University a welcoming campus.

The councils and working groups include representation from staff, faculty, undergraduate and graduate students. They keep abreast of issues and opportunities across campus, exchange shared learning, coordinate efforts and implement work.

Council on Diversity and Inclusion

The Council  on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) is the primary advisory body to the vice president for diversity and inclusion. It provides expertise and input to wide-ranging efforts to cultivate a welcoming and inclusive university. CDI works to advance and implement key priorities identified within the DEIA Strategic Plan and inform the goals of the Academic Strategic Plan.

Academic Leadership for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Led by the Office of Strategic Initiatives, the Academic Leadership for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (ALDEIA) is a council comprised of selected leads in each of the schools and colleges at the University. Its purpose is to help fortify a more welcoming and inclusive environment for all campus members within the academic units.

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Partners

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Partners (ODIP)  is a working group that supports the priorities of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI). Its membership is comprised of the ODI directors and the selected leads in administrative units and it serves as a parallel structure to ALDEIA.

Disability Access and Inclusion Council

The Disability Access and Inclusion Council (DAIC) works in alignment with ODI and SU community stakeholders on matters of accessibility, inclusion, intersectionality,  reducing barriers and enhancing the campus experience for all individuals with and without disabilities.