Liberal Studies sees diversity, equity and inclusion and belonging as essential to education and the development of leadership in a globally interconnected world. These values inform LS as a collegial and respectful environment for students, faculty and staff—with particular attention to improving the student experience.
DEI Events and Programming, such as:
Development of DEI-related student orientation programs
DEI-themed listening sessions
Collaboration with DEI-themed organizations at NYUOrganized visits to DEI-themed venues and events in New York City
Faculty and staff trainings on DEI topics and resources, including:
Cultural adjustment sessions for students who will be studying at NYU Global Sites
Development of a statement in support of DEI values recommended for course syllabi
A peer mentorship program for incoming first-generation and international students
Social impact programs to provide applied learning opportunities about DEI and social justice issues, including:
The LS Student Council Subcommittee for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a student committee of the Liberal Studies Student Council responsible for collecting students' voices and representing them to the Council executive board, the LS-wide DEI committee, and the Dean, as well as advocating for the Liberal Studies student body regarding issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. For more information, you can send an email to LSSC.DEI.StudentAdvisoryBoard@nyu.edu. You can also contact Allison Michaud, Director of Global Programs, or Jonathon White, Associate Dean of Students.The website can be found online.
Real Talk Roundtables is a student-led conversation space for the LS community to explore issues related to race, ethnicity, and intersecting identities as they shape our experiences at NYU and beyond. For more information contact Paul Brown, Assistant Director of Advising & Diversity.
Join one of the many LS student groups and organizations that promote the diversity of the community through their activities.
NYU offers many services to help students navigate issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University. Find current events, support organizations, facts and figures, and resources on the Global Inclusion and Diversity website, including Academic Resources.
Have you experienced or witnessed bias, discrimination, harrassment, intolerance, exclusion, aggression, or microaggression against members of the University community? Share or report the incident through the NYU Bias Hotline: 212-998-2277, bias.response@nyu.edu, or online.
The Office of Global Programs is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn more about the unique site-specific opportunities and resources at NYU's global locations, such as the DEI Liaisons, DEI Councils, and Religious and Spiritual resources.
The Office of Global Inclusion, and its partners, are launching NYU BeTogether - a new initiative that will build upon the lessons learned from initiatives such as Being@NYU to strengthen our community.
Results of the university-wide Being@NYU assessment provide information on the campus climate and issues of inclusion and diversity at NYU.
OGI has listed selected programs, education, and resources focused on anti-racism that are available to the NYU community. Anti-racism work requires individuals to take responsibility for their own learning and avoid placing the responsibility for that education on already marginalized and disenfranchised groups, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).