“Universities such as ours exist because of an unshakable belief in human potential. We must do whatever it takes to create an environment in which all members of our community can thrive and contribute to their full potential.”
–Chancellor Daniel Diermeier
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University Resources and Support
Offices, Centers and Initiatives
The university has a broad array of offices, departments, centers and initiatives dedicated to fostering equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in our community.
- Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
- Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
- Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
- Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life
- Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life
- Identity Initiatives
- Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
Staff, Faculty and Postdoctoral Scholars
Vanderbilt continues to work to support the development and wellbeing of all staff, faculty and postdoctoral scholars, and creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming work environment.
- Center for Teaching
- Diversity Liaison Committee
- Equal Opportunity and Access Office
- Title IX Office
- Office of Faculty Affairs Workshops and Trainings
- Office of LGBTQI Life P.R.I.D.E. Training Program
- Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
- Provost’s Women’s Advancement and Equity Council
- Racism and Injustice Resources from the Office for Inclusive Excellence
- Staff Women’s Advancement and Equity Council
- Unconscious Bias Resources from the Office for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Work Life Connections–Employee Assistance Program
Students
Vanderbilt continues to work to ensure students experience a sense of belonging and are holistically supported with the resources they need to thrive, and are fully empowered to reach their potential in pursuit of the university’s mission.
- AnchorLink
- FirstVU
- International Student and Scholar Services
- Multicultural Leadership Council
- Office of LGBTQI Life Student Groups and Affinity Groups
- Opportunity Vanderbilt
- Experience Vanderbilt
- QuestBridge Program
- The Posse Foundation
- Residential Colleges Philosophy-Cultural Awareness
- Student Access
- Equal Opportunity and Access Office
- Title IX Office
- Student Care Network-Cultural and Identity Resources
- Undergraduate Admissions Diversity and Inclusion Page
- Vanderbilt University Office for Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education
School and College Resources
Inclusion is a core value for each of Vanderbilt’s ten schools and colleges. Learn about the ways they are working to create a welcoming and diverse learning community.
- Blair School of Music
- College of Arts and Science
- Divinity School
- Graduate School
- Law School
- Owen Graduate School of Management
- Peabody College of education and human development
- School of Engineering
- School of Medicine
- School of Nursing
Alumni
Vanderbilt is committed to advancing inclusion and belonging throughout our entire community, including amongst our 136,064 alumni. One way we do that is through our affinity groups, which provide an opportunity for Vanderbilt alumni to connect with each other and find community.
- Association of Vanderbilt Black Alumni
- Vanderbilt Association of Hispanic and Latinx Alumni
- Vanderbilt LGBTQI Alumni
Quick Links
There are numerous equity, diversity and inclusion related resources, support services and initiatives for community members to engage with across Vanderbilt.
- Academic Pathways Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Accessibility Map from E.A.D.
- Faculty Gateway
- Gender Harassment
- Global VU
- Legacy of Courage: Honoring Perry Wallace and Godfrey Dillard
- MLK Commemorative Series
- Office for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
- Resources for Veterans and Service Members
- Trans at VU
- Vanderbilt Child and Family Center
- Vanderbilt Trailblazers Initiative
- Women’s Initiative
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