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Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award 2020

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What We Do

The primary goals of Inclusion & Equity are:

Guide the University’s diversity and inclusion agenda. Promote an inclusive and supportive campus and community environment.
Promote the institution’s commitment and accomplishments regarding diversity and inclusion to internal and external communities.
Create innovative programs and projects that advance and support campus diversity and inclusion.
Develop, implement and coordinate a comprehensive strategic plan to advance the University’s diversity and inclusion goals.
Consult, advise and collaborate with University officials and offices regarding diversity and inclusion issues and opportunities.
Enhance recruitment and employment of underrepresented faculty and staff, as well as the recruitment of underrepresented students.
Assess and report on institutional progress as it relates to diversity and inclusion. Represent the president and Clemson University as needed.
Provide active leadership to ensure an institutional focus and emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Serve as the administrative liaison to campus commissions, committees and boards established to address various dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

31+ Programs and Initiatives Created, and More to Come

Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center

Kendra Stewart-Tillman, Ph.D.
The Harvey and Lucinda Gantt Multicultural Center is committed to creating diverse learning environments that enhance the intercultural competence of our students. The center supports and advocates for the needs of all students, challenges students to think critically about themselves and their communities, provides engaging experiential learning opportunities and empowers students to be positive change agents. MORE >

College Preparation & Outreach

Amber Lange
The Office of College Preparation and Outreach (CPO) is a newly formed department within Inclusion and Equity. Our purpose is to help prepare students from all over South Carolina for higher education. MORE >

Charles H. Houston Center

Lamont A. Flowers, Ph.D.
The Charles H. Houston Center for the Study of the Black Experience in Education conducts empirical research, disseminates scholarly information, examines research-based best practices, addresses critical educational issues, and strives to produce research that makes a difference which informs the development of practices, policies, programs, and scholarship impacting educational and workforce outcomes among African Americans. MORE >

The Office of Access and Equity

Jerry Knighton
The Office of Access and Equity coordinates the development of policy, procedures, programs and services related to equality of opportunity in employment, business access, admissions, retention, academics, advancement and general treatment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. Access and Equity accomplishes its mission through the implementation of activities in four main areas: Compliance, Education and Training, Outreach Programs and Research and Evaluation. MORE >

Diversity Education & Training

Kendra Stewart-Tillman, Ph.D.
Our students, faculty, and staff need to be prepared to succeed in a more diverse and global workforce than ever before. As champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion we are making Clemson University, and the communities we serve, stronger through learning and development. MORE >

Men of Color National Summit

Sara Hanks, Project Director
Providing leadership to plan and promote an inclusive environment for all students, staff and faculty under the Men of Color National Summit brand. Responsible for implementing national conferences throughout South Carolina to lead awareness of the changing U.S. demographic by enhancing the experience of men of color through involvement and engagement, preparing them for a global mindset. MORE >

Strategic Planning for Inclusive Excellence

Altheia L. Richardson, Ph.D.
Clemson University is undergoing a process whereby every college, division, university commission, as well as Faculty and Staff Senates are developing, implementing, and assessing strategic plans focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Assistant Vice President for Strategic Diversity Leadership provides leadership and support for the units involved in this process by providing a framework for the strategic planning process, providing data and other resources to inform the work being done, creating an online platform to house the strategic plans and meeting regularly with representatives from each unit for support and sharing of information throughout the process.MORE >

Council for Diversity and Inclusion

Karon Donald, Program Manager
The council was established to ensure students, faculty, staff and community members have the ability to share, address and resolve issues facing the university. The CUCDI is meant to represent every member of the Clemson community because each person contributes to our diversity and each person is responsible to make Clemson truly inclusive. MORE >

Alumni Relations & Development

Corrine Grant
Connecting alumni and friends of the university with opportunities to directly impact the lives of students, faculty, and staff. MORE >