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

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Attention undergrad and grad students! The Center for Gender Equity and the Office of Sustainability have partnered to offer FREE menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear to interested Lehigh students to make menstruation and menstrual products more sustainable and accessible on campus. Learn more about Spot Me! Here’s how it works: Find Your Fit - View the menstrual cup, menstrual disc (click on the size chart), or period underwear sizing guides.Sign Up - Fill out *the form between February 4th - 18th to receive your **free Menstrual cup OR disc OR period underwear in the size of your choice.Pick Up - Once products arrive, students who signed up will be notified to pick up their free menstrual product (likely in late February).
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Lehigh University has partnered with the Posse Foundation beginning in 2018 to bring 10 outstanding leaders to campus from the San Francisco/Bay Area as part of each incoming undergraduate class. We are currently in the search for the Posse mentor for the next incoming cohort -- Posse 8 -- and for future years. The Posse mentor is typically a faculty member, though professional staff members are also eligible and have served in this position. This is a significant service appointment that provides one course release per semester for four semesters for faculty. The program also funds engagement programming facilitated by the mentor. Please join us at a session from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 19th with some of Lehigh's current and former Posse mentors to learn more about this tremendously rewarding position. A Zoom link will be provided for those who are not able to join us in person. Feel free to reach out to Lehigh's Posse Liaison, Denise Beautreau if you have any questions or if you will not be able to attend and like to learn more about the mentor role.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Our LUally sessions are back this semester with two great sessions, so please join us if your schedule permits. Pizza lunch is on us. 25 Be Well Points earned through HR for Lehigh staff and faculty who participate. Registration Required at go.lehigh.edu/LUallyspring2025
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