The Urgency of Now

We are in the midst of radical social change: a global pandemic, a national social justice crisis, and environmental and climate shifts.

Now, more than ever, we must address racism, economic inequality, and bias and discrimination based on identity.

Now, more than ever, we need the innovation and creativity of diverse teams to solve global problems.

Now, more than ever, we must reimagine how we identify, develop, and value talent.

Now, more than ever, we must create more equitable opportunity and access to education.

Now, more than ever, diversity, equity, and inclusion must guide our decisions.

Now, more than ever, we need to create a more just and inclusive society.

The InclusiveVT Difference can make a difference.

Diverse Representation

A more just and inclusive world starting at Virginia Tech, with diverse and inclusive communities where faculty, staff, and students succeed and pursue their dreams.

•  Black College Institute (BCI) and Hispanic College Institute (HCI) - creating pipelines for 600 students a year to experience Virginia Tech

•  Student Opportunities and Achievement Resources (SOAR) - ensuring success of over 5000 diverse students

•  Cultural and Community Centers (CCC) - supporting diverse and inclusive communities through 6 faculty, staff, and student centers

•  Future Faculty Diversity Program (FFDP) -identifying and recruiting talented and diverse faculty

•  Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity (CEED) - promoting diversity in engineering fields

•  College Access Collaborative (CAC) - creating opportunity for urban and rural communities across Virginia

Cultural Competency

A more just and inclusive world, starting at Virginia Tech, where students, faculty, and staff, are empowered and encouraged to increase their cultural competency through knowledge and innovation.

•  Online Diversity Education - each year 7000 students complete an online pre-enrollment course

•  Inclusive Pedagogy - making classrooms and teaching accessible to all students

•  InclusiveVT Insights - over 20 microlearning videos promoting inclusive behaviors and mindsets

•  Annual Events - InclusiveVT Week and Principles of Community Week

•  Required Course - Every student completes a required course on equity and identity in the United States

Sharing Knowledge

A more just and inclusive world, starting at Virginia Tech, with a commitment to excellence, integrity, and sharing knowledge with the world.

•  Diversity Champion - for the past five years by INSIGHT into Diversity magazine

•  Faculty Women of Color in the Academy National Conference (FWCA) - A unique educational and professional opportunity for indigenous and women of color in higher education

engaging over 2,000 women

•  Equity and Social Disparity in the Human Condition Destination Area – Research that advances the human condition and creates a more equitable and just global community

•  #VTUnfinished - A virtual series on unfinished conversations about race and identity

•  Making the Chair Fit – A virtual series on people and programs supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at Virginia Tech

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