Welcome

Welcome

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity was created with the hiring of the inaugural Vice President for Equity & Community in February of 2017.  The office is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan to enhance and build on Lehigh’s efforts to advance its commitment to a more diverse and inclusive campus.  We do this through strategic planning, training, education and research, community relations, policy development and communications.  Our office coordinates with all University assets, including students, staff, senior administrators, deans, department heads, trustees and local community leaders and groups.  The stem is comprised of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Equity and our advocacy centers: the Center for Gender Equity, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Pride Center for Sexual Orientation & Gender Diversity, the Chaplain’s Office, and the Center for Student Access and Success. We invite you to explore our website, and those of our centers, to learn about the rich and diverse community here at Lehigh and all it has to offer you. 

Diversity, Inclusion & Equity Plan 2021-2026

Lehigh is committed to being an institution that strives to enhance diversity, inclusion and equity. Our ongoing goal is to ensure that all members of our community feel safe, valued and welcome. We have made important progress in strengthening our ability to listen, learn, adapt, improve, challenge, change and lead. We have much more work to do, and this work will evolve over time. Join us.

Read the plan here.
 

 

Insight Into Diversity 2024 HEED Diversity Champion Logo

We are proud to announce that Lehigh has been selected as a recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for a sixth straight year, earning the distinction of Diversity Champion. This is a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion; only a limited number of schools are Diversity Champions, exemplifying visionary leadership in the commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.  While we are honored to be recognized for the programs and resources we have developed so far, we remain committed to the work that needs to be done as we pursue our goal of becoming an antiracist institution and creating A Lehigh for Everyone.  For more information on the HEED Award and Diversity Champion status, click the respective links.

Meet Dr. Donald Outing

The Army veteran joined Lehigh from The United States Military Academy at West Point and leads institutional efforts to advance Lehigh's work on diversity, equity and inclusion. Read his perspective on Lehigh's efforts to cultivate a more diverse campus.   

Events

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Join the Lehigh Parent and Caregiver Network along with Faculty and Staff Pride Network for coffee and discussing how to raise children without repeating "color-blind" attitudes and behaviors. RSVP Here
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Join the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity on Thursday November 21st from 3:00-4:30 PM for a Community Town Hall highlighting " HEDS Diversity & Equity Campus Climate Survey" results and the latest Insight Into Diversity HEED Award. Dr. Donald Outing, Vice President for Equity and Community, will be leading the Town Hall. We will be taking questions in advance via this form and will get to as many questions as time permits. The town hall will take place in person at the LTS CIRCLE, or via Zoom. Those who would prefer Zoom attendance, please register. Any questions about the event should be submitted to vpec@lehigh.edu. If you are an individual who needs accommodations to participate in the event, please contact Tess Gillespie at tmp218@lehigh.edu. Please note the time is 3 PM - 4:30 PM.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a morning treat with each other at the Center for Student Access and Success, Williams Hall Room 020. Come for the food, join the conversations and build community. Open to all!
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