Welcome to the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Otis College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive in their personal, professional, and academic endeavors. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, which is best represented in our DEI Statement and our 10 Points: Standing Up for Equity.
There are numerous programs and initiatives that the College has engaged with in an effort to move forward our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Signature programs include our Black Creatives Institute, BIPOC Student Summit, and other dynamic events that support our students' co-curricular experiences related to DEI. Our DEI Council continues to lead the college through their work and commitment with a focus on education and engagment, curriculum, and strategic communications. We invite you to review our DEI Progress Report which chronicles our work across mutiple constituent groups including students, staff, faculty, alumnx, and pre-college programs.
About
Learn more about our inaugural Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Our AVP for DEI leads the college along with the DEI Council around our strategic progress toward creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus.
DEI Progress Report
The DEI Progress Report chronicles the comprehensive work the College has engaged in across the entire campus, including student programs, retention initiatives, faculty and staff development, and alumnx support.
DEI Council
The DEI Council formed in early 2020 with representatives from throughout the Otis Community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumnx. The members of the Council share a passionate commitment and a breadth and depth of knowledge related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DEI Statement
Otis College adopted its renewed statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion, which serves as a philosophical underpinning of how we move through our focused DEI work. Read more here.
Campus Life Diversity
Otis College is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus environment where all students can thrive in their personal and academic endeavors.
Bias Incident Response Team
The Bias Incident Response Team (BIRT) addresses incidents of real or perceived bias targeting Otis College students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, BIRT educates the campus community about bias and related institutional policies, protocols, and resources.