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Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus is a priority for ¼ªÏéÂ齫, linked to and aligned with our strategic plan for the express purpose of building a stronger foundation for a promising future. Further ¼ªÏéÂ齫's strategic plan now includes its inaugural diversity strategic plan, A More Inclusive ¼ªÏéÂ齫: Advancing Equity and Diversity (2020–25). 

Our Working DEFINITION OF DIVERSITY 

Diversity is recognizing and valuing the variety of backgrounds, perspectives and beliefs held by members of the ¼ªÏéÂ齫 community. Our diversity tenets include sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, mental ability, physical ability, religious affiliation, age and veteran status. Diversity can also be shaped by our political ideologies, organizational/institutional structure (for example management status, classification, work location, division/department unit group).

Offices for Students, Faculty and Staff

Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity

The Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity (OIIE) promotes equal treatment, access, and opportunity in all educational activities and employment decisions at ¼ªÏéÂ齫.

Office of the Provost

Diversity Initiatives and Resources offered through the Office of the Provost foster environments grounded in respect and inclusion for all members of ¼ªÏéÂ齫’s campus community. These include the Diversity Faculty Fellows Program, Dialogue and a Diversity and Inclusion Tool Kit with resources for faculty.

Center for Student Diversity

The Center for Student Diversity (CSD) supports the access and academic success of historically under-represented groups through programs and services that enhance the student experience.

Accessibility and Disability Services

Accessibility and Disability Services (ADS) works with students to determine and implement reasonable accommodations for various disabilities and some temporary conditions that substantially limit one or more major life activities.

Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources  responds to requests for accommodations from ¼ªÏéÂ齫 employees and applicants for employment with disabilities.

Office for International Initiatives 

The Office of International Initiatives is dedicated to cultivating a global learning community and international focus in programs and curricula at ¼ªÏéÂ齫.

Programs and Resources 

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

Towson University seeks to cultivate relationships with Native American and Indigenous communities and nations through academic pursuits, partnerships, historical recognitions, community service and enrollment efforts. These communities and nations include the Susquehannock, Nentego (Nanticoke) and the Piscataway people, who consider the land that the university currently occupies part of their ancient homeland.

For information about how you can support Indigenous communities by incorporating a personal statement into ¼ªÏéÂ齫’s Indigenous Land Acknowledgment, see the Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity’s resources on Recognizing Indigenous People & Land.