Welcome to the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
To become a national model for diversity and inclusion services based on research and best practices for an institution with our designation as a doctoral university with high research activity.
To provide diversity and inclusion initiatives and strategies that contribute to UNCW's mission and strategic direction to facilitate a powerful learning experience for all students. The office also has an institutional role in providing guidance related to diversity and inclusion initiatives campus-wide.
In addition to core institutional values of excellence, student-centered focus, community engagement, innovation, diversity and integrity, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion embraces these values:
In addition to the overarching office, the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion has four centers:
Each center has a unique role in supporting the diversity, equity and inclusion goals at UNCW. These centers allow students to interact with caring and knowledgeable staff to assist them and/or refer them to appropriate resources.
The centers collaborate to provide relevant educational and cultural programs that enrich curricular and co-curricular learning experiences. These may include lectures, film presentations, appearances by national and international performers in art, film, and music, presentations by speakers on various topics, exhibits and much more.
Campus partners include academic colleges and schools, University Studies, Office of Admissions, Office of Applied Learning, Office of Global Partnerships and International Education, Division of Student Affairs, and Human Resources. The Office of Institutional Research and Planning provides the university's common institutional data.
UNCW is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.