Diversity Profile
Kansas State University is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and affirmative action in all aspects of employment. The KSU Affirmative Action Program is organized in compliance with several federal and state laws, executive orders and implementing regulations. As a federal contractor, KSU is required to have a written affirmative action compliance program. The program must include identification and analysis of problem areas, the establishment of goals and timetables, and specific result-oriented action items designed to attain goals.
Office of Institutional Equity
212 Anderson Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
785-532-6220
affact@k-state.edu
Diversity at Kansas State University
Kansas State University strives for diversity at all levels and for all people, and understands the necessity of being a fully inclusive educational institution. This alone is a full-time job — so it became one. The university employs an associate provost for diversity, along with a full diversity staff in its Office of Diversity. The Office of Diversity targets the issues of historically underrepresented American minorities and women through events, programs, resources and awards.
Learn more at k-state.edu/diversity/.
Diversity for the future
Kansas State University is working to become a Top 50 public research university by 2025. One of the eight common elements of this vision is embracing diversity and equality for our students, faculty, staff and our university community. The university has recommended a diversity strategic action plan aligned with the K-State 2025 goals.
Learn more at k-state.edu/2025/initiatives/diversity/.
President's Commission on Multicultural Affairs
The PCMA is charged with creating and developing a university climate of inclusiveness and diversity. It ensures that diversity remains a high priority in the strategic planning efforts of Kansas State University.
Commerce Bank Presidential Faculty/Staff Award for Distinguished Services to Historically Underrepresented Minority Students
This award, established in 1978, recognizes outstanding individual contributions to the development of quality education for students of color each year at Kansas State University.
Many opportunities exist to explore cultures at Kansas State University and the surrounding community. Student organizations celebrate events such as MLK Observance Week, Hispanic Heritage Month, Cultural Community Harmony Week and many others. Several local cultural centers also serve the community.
Manhattan rates among the best classic college towns in the country — it's big enough to offer opportunities and adventures but small small enough to center on the university. We're ranked among the Top 20 college towns in the country by the American Institute for Economic Research.