The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity is Princeton's central resource for greater diversity and inclusion. The University should be a place where everyone's perspectives are welcomed and valued, resulting in a positive future for the institution and the members of our community. We believe having a diverse community is the only way to maintain our position as a world-class university. This effort is for all members of the campus community — faculty, staff and students of all genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic status, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, ages, beliefs and cultural backgrounds. We want to ensure fair, equal access to opportunities such as admission, jobs and promotions. We also want you to feel empowered to connect with others and help make Princeton more inclusive. The University has been working on these goals for many years, and we've created many programs to support our diversity and inclusion goals. But our campus demographics don't reflect society as well as they should, so the work will continue. Our Mission Institutional Equity and Diversity drives enhancements and innovations to Princeton’s institutional structures, systems, and shared values so that Princeton becomes continually more accessible, diverse and equitable. It leads the University to become more inclusive and better able to take advantage of the talents and abilities of all present and future community members, and therefore achieve academic and co-curricular excellence. To support this goal, Institutional Equity and Diversity works to eliminate structural barriers that undermine our institutional culture and climate, and to increase the ability of individual community members to function inclusively and equitably. Our Vision Diversity, inclusion, equity and access impact everything Princeton does, and allow us to enhance people, communities and culture and optimize systems so that Princeton can become even more excellent and innovative. We value collaboration and shared responsibility; trust and transparency; empathy and fairness; and data-driven decision-making and sustainable impact. Our Commitment to Diversity Diversity and inclusion are central to Princeton's educational mission and its desire to serve society. The University community has a deep commitment to inclusivity because they know that: diverse environments are more stimulating, fairness is a core value at Princeton. Our students should live and learn in an environment reflective of society. Demographic and Climate Data Princeton aspires to be a truly diverse community in which individuals of every gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status can flourish equally. Diversity Reports and Strategic Plans The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity values the ability to share information about the climate and culture at Princeton University. Our StaffFind leadership and administrative staff and contacts for the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.View All Staff Michele Minter Vice Provost for Institutional Equity and Diversity University Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Coordinator Title VI, Title VII, and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator Cheri Burgess Director for Institutional Equity and Equal Employment Opportunity Shawn L. Maxam Associate Provost for Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
