Justice, advocacy, and academic excellence are values interwoven into the fabric of Emory. The purpose of our office (ODEI) is to support our institutional mission “to create, teach, preserve, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity,” by championing the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, human and social justice that undergirds that mission. By framing that humanity, in all of the inspiring splendor and richness of the human fabric, we continue to help to cultivate a campus community ethos where everyone can bring their whole selves with them to work, teach, learn, and create in ways that are innovative, inspired, equitable and inclusive. It is also our privilege to partner with academic departments, units, and administrative offices that are key interlocutors and advocates of that work. "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" is more than a name, it is a spirit. We remind each other daily not only what our laws call for but also what Emory's strong collective spirit of fairness demands. We respect the dignity and worth of each human being in our community and support the sharing of different values and perspectives. We work to:
Foster an inclusive community that promotes a positive educational environment, fairness, and access, and Support compliance efforts as they relate to equal opportunities and affirmative action laws and regulations