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Message from President Chapman
People throughout NDSU have responded to my challenge to move NDSU to the next level. The work of the NDSU Diversity Council reflects an important aspect of that movement. The information on this site will help campus constituents and others stay in touch with our efforts to increase diversity on our campus and create a climate where the contributions of all those in our community are respected and valued.
Mission
NDSU is committed to diversity and pluralism grounded in visions of justice and a belief in the transforming power of education. Our commitment acknowledges a history of prejudice, discrimination, and exclusion in our society. We recognize that institutional and social changes necessitate intentional efforts to include all voices. We strive to provide a climate where there is an open and free exchange of ideas rooted in civility and a respect for the contributions of all those in our community.
Definition
Diversity encompasses the many different aspects that comprise our identity and contribute to our value and creativity as people. For the purposes of its work, the NDSU Diversity Council will focus primarily on those dimensions of diversity that have significant impact on individuals and groups in society: age, ethnicity, gender, mental and physical abilities, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Vision Statement
As a gateway to lifeline education, NDSU is an inclusive community that thrives on diversity and actively embraces the unique contributions of all people.
E-mail: ndsu.diversity@ndsu.edu
