About Us
The Office of Diversity Education (ODE) at Indiana University Bloomington is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Development and Student Affairs, the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Support and Diversity (OVCASD), and the Office of Multicultural Initiatives. The ODE works in cooperation with various support units to consult with, advise, evaluate and develop diversity education programs with teams and individuals in various academic and non-academic units. The ODE also works with student groups to develop lectures, workshops and other forums to address IU related diversity issues.

Mission: to be a positive change agent to and for students and faculty via the advancement of cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration in order to promote greater awareness of issues related to culture and diversity. Additionally, the ODE will assist other units in preparing IU students to enter an ever increasingly diverse work force and society. Ultimately, the mission is to provide quality services and programs to as many students and faculty as possible.

Vision:  The vision of the ODE is to transform the campus climate at IUB by attracting thousands of students and hundreds of faculty to diversity education programs and to truly change their attitudes, thoughts and behaviors toward diverse populations.  Furthermore, I envision the ODE at IUB to have a reputation as a nationally recognized leader in best practices for diversity education among colleges and universities.  


Service Statement: to promote a welcoming, respectful and professional environment by helping groups and individuals to see culture beyond gender, ethnicity, orientation, race, and religion through the facilitation of a greater awareness of the benefits of diversity.

Goals:

• Advance the mission and goals of Indiana University, the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Development and Student Affairs and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Support and Diversity through the design, implementation and assessment of programs and activities that explore differences in race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, social class, spirituality and nationality.
• Provide educationally structured learning opportunities for social, personal and intellectual/academic development.
• Engage members of the University community in personal and professional development through training sessions, seminars, workshops and reflective learning activities that challenge stereotypical modes of thinking.
• Provide appropriate evaluation of programs presented.
• Compile and disseminate current information and literature about diversity education programs as they impact cultures within institutions of higher education.
• Work cooperatively with other units, departments, and divisions within the University community.
• Seek adequate funding and other resources necessary for Diversity Education Programs.

Last updated: 25 June 2007
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