Diversity Profile
Florida State University (University) is committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the University's community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran's or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's policies, procedures, and processes.
Florida State University's Office Equal Opportunity and Compliance (EOC) is responsible for advancing and monitoring the University's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action (AA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) policies, procedures, programs and initiatives. We accomplish this by:
- Working to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment and ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state and federal laws.
- Promoting a culturally diverse and inclusive work and educational environment where faculty and staff are treated fairly, recognized for their individuality and promoted for their performance.
- Developing policies and procedures to enhance equity for all employees.
- Communicating the University's commitment through training, education and program development.
Florida State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer supporting a culturally diverse educational and work environment.
At Florida State University, we recognize that every competitive advantage begins with people. By valuing, celebrating and leveraging the differences and similarities of our students, faculty and staff, we inspire an environment of innovation and passion - one that enables us to create a teaching, research and service environment that better reflects the needs of our students, faculty, staff, customers, constituents, communities and other key stakeholders. 
Diversity and Inclusion have long been a part of the operating philosophy at the University. In the context of the workplace, valuing diversity means creating a workplace that respects and includes differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals with many types of differences can make, and creates a work environment that maximizes the potential of all employees. As a concept, it focuses on a broader set of qualities than race and gender. Inclusion is a practice of ensuring that people in an organization feel they belong, are engaged and are connected through their work to the goals and objectives of the organization.
Now, we are uniting our efforts at FSU to move our Diversity and Inclusion initiative even more to the forefront of our University's agenda so that we can deliver on our vision to become the university and workplace of choice. Educating employees on how to work effectively in a diverse environment helps the University prevent discrimination and promote inclusiveness. There is evidence that effectively managing a diverse work force can contribute to increased faculty, staff and student retention and productivity. It can enhance the organization's responsiveness to an increasingly diverse world of customers, improve relations with the surrounding communities, increase the organization's ability to cope with change, and expand the creativity of the organization.
All of the above will move our performance, innovations, and contributions to the next level. We invite you to join us on our journey to being a more diverse and inclusive university.
See FSU’s Diversity and Inclusion Webpage here.
A list of Multicultural Organizations at FSU can be found here.
The Community Relations Subcommittee's charge is to focus on enhancing Florida State University's outreach efforts to exemplify the University's commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. FSU's outreach to, as well as partnerships with, the internal and external communities illustrate our responsiveness to an increasingly diverse world, and the value we place on inclusion.
FSU values the input of the greater community at large, and seeks to contribute back to the community in a meaningful way. Visit here to hear about the different ways we give back.
FSU is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Home to the state capital, two major universities and an array of museums, attractions and unique experiences, Tallahassee shares a deep-rooted history and culture with unparalleled nature and outdoor recreation. A fusion of cosmopolitan flair and charming personality defines the spirit of Florida’s Capital City - where it all comes together beautifully for visitors. Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, Tallahassee is a place where college town meets cultural center, politics meets performing arts and history meets nature, a place where the vibrancy of what to do is matched only by the city’s inviting hospitality.