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Faculty, Students, City and Community Advocates Form Unique Accessibility Collaboration
In disability advocacy circles, the City of Â鶹ƵµÀhas gained a national reputation as one of the most progressive cities in the U.S. for incorporating the ideas and feedback of users with disabilities when creating new handicapped-accessible spaces, according to…
Campus Planning, Design and Construction Makes Progress on Creating More Accessible and Equitable Campus
Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) has undertaken over a dozen projects spread across campus in support of the initiatives of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan. Several projects…
Ph.D. Student Looking Ahead to Unique Postdoctoral Researcher Role
When she was a special education teacher, Emilee Baker could see that the educational system was failing students with disabilities. To address that challenge, she decided to pursue doctoral studies in the School of Education, supported by a Project INCLUDE…
Advancing DEIA: Welcoming InclusiveU Students to First Year Seminar 101
First Year Seminar 101 (FYS 101) is a one-credit course required by the University for all first-year and transfer undergraduates, covering such topics as belonging, interdependence, health and wellness, identity, socialization, prejudice, discrimination, bias and stereotype. InclusiveU, an initiative of…
University’s ‘Exemplary Efforts’ Showcased During Inaugural D.E.I.A. Symposium
During a time when diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) efforts are under attack on college campuses across the country, the University’s depth and breadth of DEIA efforts were showcased at Tuesday’s inaugural event, The D.E.I.A. Symposium. Titled “Spark Diversity,…
Students, Faculty and Staff: Update Your Personal Profile in MySlice to Indicate if Assistance Is Needed During Campus Evacuation
A new form available in MySlice allows members of the campus community to indicate whether they are in need of various types of assistance during an on-campus emergency evacuation. Championed by the University’s Disability Access and Inclusion Council, the goal…
Center for Disability Resources Honors Faculty and Staff During Annual Awards Ceremony
Each year, the Center for Disability Resources (CDR) recognizes faculty and staff members for their work in advocating for students and supporting the center in its mission to empower students, enhance equity and provide a platform for innovation and inclusion. This…
University to Host 2nd Annual Disability Pride Week
Reclaiming disability as diversity through education and advocacy is the theme for the second annual Disability Pride week, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. From April 17-22, the University will celebrate people embracing their full identities, including disabilities,…
Transformation of JMA Wireless Dome Continues, University Readies Installation of New Seats, Other Enhancements
Over the course of the last several years, Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity has taken numerous steps to transform and enhance the experience at the JMA Wireless Dome. Today, the University announced that in the months ahead it will build on that momentum with the installation of upgraded…
National Veterans Resource Center Recognized for Being Green
While several iconic buildings on campus have been illuminated with green light during the evenings in honor of Veterans Day, the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Dan and Gayle D’Aniello Building has been recognized for being green in…