Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Syracuse University
Mission Statement: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides services and advances efforts to cultivate a campus that is welcoming to all. We foster interdisciplinary partnerships, facilitate education opportunities, curate resources, and influence University policy.
Vision Statement: We seek to foster an environment where all members, in all places, have access to resources, supports and experiences to thrive at Syracuse University, within their communities, and within the greater, global society.
We highlight the value that comes from gathering people of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and perspectives. We create opportunities and environments where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
Core Values
Accessibility: We address barriers that would limit someone from independently utilizing spaces, meaningfully accessing all information, fully participating in programs and benefiting from services.
Authenticity: We bring truth to our purpose through transparency and continual alignment with our values, ideals and actions.
Belonging: We strive to create an environment at where all people are affirmed and where all people can thrive.
Collaboration: We build connections for the purpose of uniting strengths, reinforcing support networks, and empowering future partners.
Support: We provide services and support to campus members with a desired outcome of positioning all individuals to be successful.
Love: It is love that allows us to recognize the dignity and humanity of each individual, to extend them mutual respect, and to support them with compassion and care.
Service: All that we do, including caring for ourselves, is for others.
Areas of Focus
Communications: Exchange information and promote our work which benefits staff, faculty, students, alumni and the local community.
Disability Access: Advance the full inclusion of, and accessibility for, students, faculty, staff and visitors with and without disabilities in all campus spaces.
Inclusion and Belonging: Purposefully engage with campus members to enhance a sense of community and connection for all.
Learning and Development: Enhance professional development through the interactive facilitation of education that fosters growth.
Research and Assessment: Measure and evaluate the impact of our work across campus.
Do you have questions?
Contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
Have you Experienced Bias?
Please report your experience to the Syracuse University STOP Bias and Hate team.