Diversity Profile
NC State is a diverse community made up of over 40,000 students, faculty, and staff from different cultures, races, ethnicities, and religions with varied physical ability and sexual orientation. These differences result in a diversity of ideas, knowledge and worldviews that enhance our education and preparation for work in a global economy. History and our own experiences have shown that when diverse ideas interact, the potential for innovation, creativity and understanding increases. As a research-extensive land-grant university, we not only embrace diversity, but we believe it is central to the academic purpose of the institution. When there is diversity of ideas and people, there is new scholarship, innovation, and increased organizational effectiveness. At NC State, our diversity makes us strong. We will continue to initiate academic curricula and courses, research areas, outreach programs and a campus culture where diversity of ideas and people is embraced. Below is a short list of diversity-related resources and support available to the entire NC State campus community. For complete information about diversity at NC State, visit the university diversity site. Click here to learn more about Faculty and Staff Diversity Initiatives!
The Disability Services Office (DSO), a part of the Division of Academic and Student Affairs, collaborates with students to determine reasonable accommodations to ensure equal opportunity. The DSO works with departments throughout the University to assure that the programs and facilities are accessible to every student at NC State.
North Carolina University has many resources available to assist with diversity needs. If you have a question concerning diversity at NC State or need help with diversity efforts outside OIED, see the resources here.
Student groups are an excellent way to expand your circle of friends, learn new cultures, and challenge existing ideas and viewpoints. Following are just a few examples.
- Ethnic and Social Student Organizations
- International Student Organizations
- Multicultural Student Affairs
- African American Student Affairs
- Native American Student Affairs
- National Pan Hellenic Council
- Wolfpack Women In Science
- Peer Mentor Program
- The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Alliance
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina to provide equality of opportunity in education and employment for all students and employees. Educational and employment decisions should be based on factors that are germane to academic abilities or job performance. North Carolina State University (“NC State”) strives to build and maintain an environment that supports and rewards individuals on the basis of relevant factors such as ability, merit and performance. Accordingly, NC State engages in equal opportunity and affirmative action efforts, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as defined by this policy.
AA/EEO Office
The Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity (OIED) is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and diverse intellectual and cultural campus experience related to the mission of North Carolina State University (NC State). The OIED facilitates efforts to ensure equity and opportunity, increases awareness of diversity issues through education, and strengthens relationships across diverse groups. Through these efforts, the OIED promotes cultural competence development, thereby fostering a welcoming and respectful campus. By providing guidance, programming, and outreach to constituent groups and the community, and by adhering to accountability and compliance standards, the OIED prepares NC State students, faculty, and staff for local, state, national, and global collaboration.
We bring the offices of Equal Opportunity & Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Multicultural Student Affairs together with three campus centers: the African American Cultural Center; the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender (GLBT) Center; and the Women's Center.
Contact Info
A list of contacts for Programs and Services at the Office for Institutional Equity & Diversity can be found here.
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