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"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.  So throw off the bowlines.  Sail away from the safe harbor.  Catch the trade winds in your sails.  Explore.  Dream.  Discover."                                        - Mark Twain  "I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday."                          - Eleanor Roosevelt  “It were not best that we should all think alike; it is differences of opinion that makes horse races.”                                          - Mark Twain "Difference is of the essence of humanity. Difference is an accident of birth and it should therefore never be the source of hatred or conflict. The answer to difference is to respect it. Therein lies a most fundamental principle of peace: respect for diversity."                                           - John Hume

Who we are

The Office of Inclusion and Equity directs the University’s outreach efforts to support a diverse population of students, faculty, staff and community members. Our office promotes the healthy discussion that takes the conversation beyond diversity and gender. It helps celebrate the differences in all people and capitalize on the strengths that we all bring to the table. It is only then that we can have a truly engaged campus and society that is responsive to all constituents’ needs. Meet our Diversity Council.
Three primary offices:

1. Inclusion and Equity main office, Lee A. Gill, J.D., Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Equity/CDO
   Lee’s role is to expand UA’s cultural competencies and bring about a greater understanding of diversity. He leads the UA campus community in a broad discussion about Inclusive Excellence policy; strategies; and efforts to recruit and retain a diverse pool of students, faculty and staff members; and assess learning outcomes related to Inclusive Excellence.                                                   

1. Office of Multicultural Development, Fedearia A. Nicholson, Director 
                   
   The Office of Multicultural Development works to recruit and retain students of color. The department assists students in their adjustment to university life by encouraging them to achieve their personal, academic and career goals through:
   • academic support services and programs,
   • skill development workshops,                           
   • leadership/involvement activities,                          
   • individual and group advising and,
   • access to technology.
2. Women's Resource Center, Rosa M. Githiora, Ph.D., Interim Director
   

The Women's Resource Center serves as a bridge between the existing strong prorgrams dedicated to women's and gender issues on campus through the Women's Studies Program and provides assistance to women in achieving their professional, educational, and personal goals.  

 Rosa Githiora, Ph.D.

 

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 Additional Inclusive Excellence offices

Office of Accessibility

The Office of Accessibility provides students with access to and the opportunity for full participation in the academic environment. For students with disabilities, Office of Accessibility staff members work with faculty to provide reasonable accommodations and a supportive, well-resourced and welcoming environment.

Confucius Institute, Dr. Young Y. Lin, Director 

The institute is a partnership between UA and Henan University in China. Its primary missions are to:

• teach Chinese language to students and travelers to China;
• train Chinese-language teachers for the elementary, high school and college levels; and
• promote Chinese culture. 

TRIO Programs, Coleen Curry, Director, Academic Achievement Programs
The University of Akron participates in three federally funded TRIO programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Learn more about:

1. The McNair Post baccalaureate Scholars Program The program strives to help economically disadvantaged, first generation, and underrepresented undergraduates pursue graduate education through advising and mentoring, research and professional conference experiences, seminars and workshops.
2. Upward Bound provides free academic support services that includes a six week residential summer component for income-eligible students to assure participants will have an opportunity to obtain a post-secondary education. UA also offers an Upward Bound program for math and science.
3. Educational Talent Search serves 1,025 participants in 6th through 12th grade in targeted Akron Public Schools. Applications are accepted year round. ETS provides free services to assist participants in successful enrollment or re-enrollment in postsecondary education.