Inclusion at Vanderbilt

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“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
  • Unconscious Bias Workshops
• Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence
  • Bishop Joseph Johnson Black Cultural Center
    • Black History Month
  • Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center
    • Women’s History Month
  • Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Life
    • LGBTQI+ History Month and Annual Events
    • Workshops and Trainings
  • Office of the University Chaplain and Religious Life
    • Holy Days Calendar
  • Identity Initiatives
    • InclusAbility
    • SomosVU
• Student Center for Social Justice and Identity
  • Multicultural Leadership Council
    • Member Organizations
  • Trainings and Workshops
  • Heritage Months
    • Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
    • Hispanic Heritage Month
    • International Student Month
    • Native American Heritage Month

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 Medicine Basic Sciences
• 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

DON’T SEE A campus RESOURCE LISTED THAT VANDERBILT COMMUNITY MEMBERS should know about? LET US KNOW BY EMAILING EDI@VANDERBILT.EDU.

Recent News

Recent News

Improving the Wikipedia gender gap with Women of VISE begins Jan. 18

Virtual events mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Vanderbilt; paid staff holiday observed Jan. 18

University leaders reflect on life of community activist Kwame Lillard, frequent contributor to Vanderbilt’s MLK Series

Noted science journalist Angela Saini to discuss her book ‘Superior: The Return of Race Science’ on Jan. 13

Institute of International Education spotlights Vanderbilt and scholar Issam Eido

Vanderbilt medical student uses ‘design thinking’ to help overcome racial discrimination in health care

Purcell to step down as director of LGBTQI Life; Nelson named interim director

Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence and identity centers’ fall programming supports VU community

Vanderbilt alumnus named Schwarzman Scholar

Health equity’s role in pandemic response crucial

A Stronger Voice: As the new head of the NCAA’s inclusion efforts, Derrick Gragg aims to amplify opportunities for student-athletes

EDI, HR launch guidelines for Employee Affinity Groups

Deans’ Diversity Designates to serve as liaisons to Provost’s Office for Inclusive Excellence

Gender Affirmation Toolkit supports inclusivity for Vanderbilt employees

‘The History of African Americans in Medicine’ topic of two-part Flexner Deans’ Lecture Dec. 7, 14

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