Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
SUNY Adirondack has a culture in which everyone can be their authentic selves.
The Office of the Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX coordinator at SUNY Adirondack recognizes the complexities of the human condition and, therefore, that equitable and inclusive education provides optimal opportunities for learning — in the classroom and outside it.
SUNY Adirondack is steadfast in its commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive community of belonging for all to thrive by promoting and supporting the benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion. The various perspectives, experiences and knowledge gained from DEI practices provide multifaceted aspects of the human condition and, in turn, enable us to become better informed and educated.
On-campus programs
SUNY Adirondack is committed to fostering discussion, educating and encouraging thought about DEI issues.
To that end, the college regularly offers on-campus programs, including:
- A Brown Bag lunchtime discussion series that allows members of the campus community to share their experiences and expertise. Past topics include:
- Trans 101: A Basic Training
- Unity through Diversity: How can we make our campus more inclusive?
- "Pathologizing Politics: Eugenics, Ableism and Political Discourse in the Modern United States"
- "Oneida Bay is Van Buren's Bay"
- Women in Higher Education Leadership Symposium
- Prominent speakers visiting campus, including:
- Aaron Mair
- Amy Godine
- Roy V. Hall
- Programming that raises awareness by acknowledging and celebrating various groups through educational opportunities
- Partnerships and collaborations with various community organizations, including the local chapter of NAACP
Diversity Plan
SUNY Adirondack outlines its commitment to DEI in its recently adopted Diversity Plan.
Cornelius Gilbert
- Chief Diversity Officer
- Title IX coordinator