Diversity & Affordability
Introduction
Higher education opens doors to opportunities that can help create a more equitable world, and those doors must be open through affordable programs accessible to all regardless of race, gender, religion, socio-economic status and other differences. In addition, a diverse student body, faculty, and staff provide rich resources for learning and collaboration.
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Pregnant and Parenting Students Belonging and Thriving Framework
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
College success for pregnant and parenting students has important implications for racial, ethnic, and economic equity in higher education. Among students of color, one in three black students, one in …
- Posted May 11, 2023
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Integrating Sustainability and Social Justice Concepts Across the Curriculum
- University of Michigan (MI)
This brief document offers matrices that show how sustainability and social justice concepts such as community and equity can be integrated across disciplines. With this document, instructors can take steps …
- Posted May 8, 2023
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Endicott College's Environmental Justice Working Group
- Endicott College (MA)
The Environmental Justice Working Group at Endicott College was established in 2023 by Sophia Gosselin-Smoske, a student at Endicott College and a Fellow in the Office of Sustainability. The group …
- Posted April 27, 2023
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DEI Legislation Tracker
- Chronicle of Higher Education (DC)
The Chronicle is tracking legislation that would prohibit colleges from having diversity, equity, and inclusion offices or staff; ban mandatory diversity training; prohibit institutions from using diversity statements in hiring …
- Posted March 31, 2023
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Devise and Dismantle Racial Inequity through Inclusive Professional Learning and Course Design
- Old Dominion University (VA)
- San Diego Mesa College (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
Diversity, equity, and Inclusion operations within higher education are critical to fostering an environment that dismantles structural racism and intentionally develops solutions to challenges faced by marginalized and non-marginalized populations. …
- Posted March 3, 2023
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Environmental Justice in Higher Education: From Intent to Sustainable Action
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MA)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- AASHE (MA)
This webinar will trace shifts in the traditional framing of sustainability in higher education and how it is implemented, following the recent racial reckoning in the wake of the killing …
- Posted Feb. 16, 2023
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Eddy at New Paltz: Centering Racial Equity as we Co-create a Sustainable Culture
- State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
- AASHE (MA)
Sustainability has expanded to include issues of racial equity in a way that also embraces the interdisciplinarity of academic study. This webinar will introduce Eddy at New Paltz, a co-creative, …
- Posted Feb. 8, 2023
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Dreamers Center Provides Resources for DACA Students
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
In October 2022, the Fifth United States Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful, calling into question the future of the …
- Posted Dec. 5, 2022
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No Sustainability Without Justice, Volume III
- California State University, Monterey Bay (CA)
- Furman University (SC)
- Gallaudet University (DC)
- Princeton University (NJ)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
- OCAD University (ON)
- AASHE (MA)
- Intentional Endowments Network (MA)
- Global Endowment Management (NC)
Volume III of No Sustainability Without Justice: An Anthology on Racial Equity and Social Justice shares perspectives on how racial equity, social justice, diversity and inclusion are integral components to …
- Posted Oct. 17, 2022
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University Earns Seal of Excelencia for Advancing Latinx Student Success
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Cal State Fullerton is one of only 10 institutions across the U.S. to earn the 2021 Seal of Excelencia. The three-year certification recognizes the university’s trendsetting leadership in engaging, enrolling …
- Posted Sept. 14, 2022
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Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (detail)
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …
- Posted Aug. 8, 2022
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Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (overhead)
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …
- Posted Aug. 8, 2022
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Tuffy's Basic Needs Services
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Tuffy’s Basic Needs Services Center identifies and serves students who are experiencing an unforeseen hardship, emergency, crisis, or catastrophic life event.
The resources offered by this comprehensive endeavor are designed …
- Posted Aug. 3, 2022
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Dr. Sherie Obare, Dean of the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Marquette University (WI)
- North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
- North Carolina State University (NC)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
- University of Florida (FL)
The Science and Technologies for Phosphorus Sustainability (STEPS) Center was established as a convergence of diverse and leading scientists to address the influx of phosphorus in oceans and expansion of …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2022
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New Student Orientation, 2021
- Stanford University (CA)
New Student Orientation, 2021
- Posted Aug. 1, 2022
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Mohawk College Birch Bark Canoe
- Mohawk College (ON)
Master canoe-maker Chuck Commanda from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, a First Nations community in Quebec, has been teaching a group of Indigenous students at Mohawk College how to build a birch …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2022
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Butler University Social Justice and Vocational Fellowship
- Butler University (IN)
Social Justice and Diversity Vocational Fellowship - The Social Justice and Diversity (SJD) Vocation Fellowship at Butler University is a collaboration between the Center for Faith and Vocation, the Social …
- Posted July 27, 2022
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UIC (Top Performer in the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index)
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
Consortium for Hispanic-Serving Institutions
- Posted July 27, 2022
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Native American and Indigenous Studies
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Certificate Program for Native American and Indigenous Studies (CPNAIS) offers students at UMass Amherst an opportunity to learn about the histories, cultures and historical and contemporary issues affecting Indigenous …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Social Justice Education Graduate Certificate in Teaching
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Social Justice Education Graduate Certificate in Teaching for Diversity has two tracks: Track A is designed for graduate students teaching undergraduate diversity or social justice courses on this campus; …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Five College Native American and Indigenous Studies
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Students in the Five College Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) certificate program draw on the resources of not one campus but five, benefiting from a wide variety of courses …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Studies
- University of Victoria (BC)
The Major program strongly emphasizes experiential and land-based learning. Through core course offerings, students will be exposed to pedagogical, methodological, and theoretical approaches centered on Indigenous knowledges and perspectives.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Social Justice Studies Minor
- University of Victoria (BC)
The Social Justice Studies program helps advance UVic's vision by promoting civic engagement and global citizenship as well as valuing equal rights and dignity of all persons. The program asks …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Community Development and Governance
- University of Victoria (BC)
The diploma in Indigenous Community Development and Governance (ICDG) was founded on the vision of Indigenous leaders and administrators. The program's purpose is to train and strengthen the capacity of …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Language Revitalization MA
- University of Victoria (BC)
The MILR is offered as an MA (with thesis) or MEd (with major project and comprehensive exam). The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization is an early exit option available …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous Governance (MAIG)
- University of Victoria (BC)
Students admitted into the Master of Art in Indigenous Governance (MAIG) program complete 10.5 units of coursework and 4.5 units for the community governance project. The program is full-time and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nationhood
- University of Victoria (BC)
The graduate certificate in Indigenous Nationhood brings together UVic faculty from Indigenous Governance, Political Science, and Law.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Peace & Social Justice Minor
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)
Students must meet with a college advisor to declare a minor and review the course requirements. A grade of C or higher is required for all courses in the minor. …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Diversity Management
- Cleveland State University (OH)
The DMP is designed in the style of an executive MBA. Students complete the Certificate in just 15-16 months, meeting for three intensive days a month and allowing for flexible …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Solidarity & Social Justice Minor
- Gonzaga University (WA)
The Solidarity and Social Justice (SOSJ) minor strives to provide students with a thorough understanding of the range of ways that scholars, researchers, and students address injustices and engage in …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Indigenous and Tribal Nation-Building Graduate Certificate
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
This certificate program provides additional training for current students as well as professionals who desire training specifically in leadership, governance, administration and management within indigenous communities.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainability Studies
- Keene State College (NH)
Students in this major will explore innovative solutions to the local and worldwide degradation of nature and associated social injustices, and discover technological, social, and ethics-based approaches that can enable …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Inequality Studies Minor
- Cornell University (NY)
The Minor in Inequality Studies exposes students to inequality through a breadth of approaches, methods, and topics while allowing them to tailor the program to their particular interests
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Developmental Sociology PhD
- Cornell University (NY)
The Ph.D. program emphasizes community, regional, and state organizations, as well as the world system and development processes in these contexts. The program offers preparation for research, for the application …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Environmental Justice and Sustainability Minor
- City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY)
The Environmental Justice minor educates students about the need to provide for human well-being while conserving the natural resources and ecological balance necessary to meet the needs of current and …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Global Poverty and Practice Minor
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The GPP Minor is one of the largest minors on the UC Berkeley campus. It trains students to critically and historically engage with complex issues of poverty and inequality, equipping …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Masters in Development Practice
- Emory University (GA)
The Master's in Development Practice (MDP) program at Emory University is designed to meet the challenge of achieving sustainable development in the face of global poverty, political and ethnic conflict, …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Graduate Certificate in Human Rights
- Emory University (GA)
Human rights are inherently interdisciplinary. The Emory Graduate Certificate in Human Rights is an integrated, innovative, and cooperative approach to human rights scholarship and training. The certificate combines the teaching …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Justice & Peace Studies Major
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
Justice and peace studies is an interdisciplinary department designed to prepare students to be responsible critics of contemporary societies and effective agents for positive social transformation.
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Minor in Social Justice/Social Practice
- Pratt Institute (NY)
The Social Justice/Social Practice Minor gives Pratt students the opportunity to bring their studio and design practice into dialogue with critical and transformative perspectives related to equity and justice. Encompassing …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Equity and Social Justice Emphasis
- Seattle Central College (WA)
The Equity and Social Justice Emphasis (ESJ) offers students a unique opportunity to study the social, economic, cultural, and political forces that have shaped historic and contemporary experiences of our …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Urban Studies Minor
- University of Denver (CO)
The Urban Studies minor at DU offers a multidisciplinary introduction to a range of issues that are affecting cities today. Our courses examine the history and nature of urban life …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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AA Aboriginal Studies
- Langara College (BC)
The Aboriginal Studies Program is a unique, comprehensive, and integrated university-transferable program that addresses historic and contemporary Aboriginal issues in Canada. The faculty come from a wide variety of backgrounds …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Sustainable Futures Emphasis
- Boise State University (ID)
The Global Studies major aims to prepare students as ethical, civically engaged citizens and members of a global community and workforce that increasingly demands an understanding of the complex, diverse, …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Specialisation: Human Rights
- University of Sydney (NSW)
The human rights specialisation provides students with an understanding of how human rights apply in various political, social, economic and environmental contexts. The specialisation allows them to develop critical skills …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Minor in Urban and Regional Planning
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
The Urban and Regional Planning minor focuses on urban planning issues and offers opportunities to students to learn about the planning and development problems in our cities that we already …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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BA International Relations - Environment & Development Track
- Boston University (MA)
The Environment and Development Track within the International Relations program offers a wide variety of courses covering a broad range of related topics. These courses inform students about key debates, …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Micah Certificate in Justice and Development
- The King's University (AB)
Certificate requirements: -9 credits of business, economics, English, environmental studies, history, politics, sociology, social sciences, and theology courses that focus on globalization, development, and poverty -at least 3 credits of …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Root: Centering Social Identity and Environmental Justice in First-Year Orientation
- Williams College (MA)
Root is one of 6 topical opt-in first-year orientation programs, called EphVentures, offered by Williams College. It runs for four days at the beginning of new student orientation and introduces …
- Posted May 23, 2022
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UC Merced Through a Socio-Environmental Imagination Lens
- University of California, Merced (CA)
The socio-environmental imagination will be applied to the University of California, Merced, in hopes to understand the connection between society and UC Merced. UC Merced is located in Merced, California. …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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This tab provides access to data collected through AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. STARS enables meaningful comparisons over time and across institutions using a common set of measurements developed with broad participation from the campus sustainability community.
All responses reference content from reports under the latest version of STARS, version 2.2. AASHE membership and log-in is required.
PA 5: Diversity & Equity Coordination
- Description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities
- Description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer
- Website URL - Diversity & equity coordination
PA 6: Assessing Diversity & Equity
- Description of the diversity and equity assessment process
- Description of recent diversity and equity assessment findings
- Diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload)
- Website URL - diversity and equity assessment report or summary
- Website URL - Diversity & equity assessment
PA 7: Support for Underrepresented Groups
- Non-discrimination statement
- Discrimination response policy or protocol
- Programs to recruit students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups
- Programs to support students, academic staff, and/or non-academic staff from underrepresented groups
- Programs to prepare students from underrepresented groups for careers as faculty members
- Website URL - Support for underrepresented groups
PA 8: Affordability & Access
- Percent of need met, on average, for students who were awarded need-based aid
- Percent of students graduating without student loan debt
- Percent of entering students that are low-income
- Graduation/success-rate for low-income students
- Website URL - Affordability and access programs
Additional analysis on scores and quantitative fields can be conducted using the STARS Benchmarking Tool.