Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
As one of our core values, we create and nurture a diverse and inclusive community demonstrated through our thoughts, words and actions. We value and respect the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences every individual has to offer.
Centers, Services & Programs
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Office of Institutional Diversity
The Office of Institutional Diversity advances the College's commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion through advocacy, collaboration, guidance, support and accountability.
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Critical Conversations
Critical Conversations elevates the campus discussion and collaboration over a wide range of often difficult-to-discuss topics from civil rights issues to equity in education to Black history, among many others.
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Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture
The Avery Center collects, preserves and promotes the unique history and culture of the African diaspora, with emphasis on Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Avery Research Center is located in the historic Harleston Village in Charleston at 125 Bull Street.
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Gender and Sexuality Equity Center
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Center enhances the well-being of our diverse LGBTQ+ community through programs, services and resources in support of our students, parents, faculty and staff.
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Center for Disability Services
The Center of Disability Services works collaboratively with students, faculty and staff to create an inclusive educational environment.
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Center for International Education/International Students
The Center for International Education develops and nurtures global understanding and awareness through immersive academic experiences, programs and services.
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DEI in the Classroom & on Campus
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DEI Course Offerings
General Education courses at the College of Charleston intentionally engage students with the concept of diversity. Courses may range from art and religion to film and philosophy to sport and sociology. The definition, contexts and relevant content may change from course to course. However, in each course, students discuss diversity and consider how these ideas can be applied outside the classroom.
Majors & Minors
Diversity, equity and inclusion play a critical role in the classrooms of every major, minor and academic program on campus. A few examples include:- Neuroscience students have used brain imaging techniques to examine how social categories of race and ethnicity are processed, evaluated and incorporated in decision-making.
- Women's and Gender Studies students explore intersectionality as a lens to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Accounting majors learn how social responsibility is an integral component of becoming a CPA.
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More Student Resources
DiversityEDU (student module)
DiversityEDU examines topics such as defining diversity, engaging comfortably with difference, examining assumptions, searching for similarities and the impact of microaggressions.
Multicultural Student Programs & ServicesThe Office of Multicultural Student Programs and Services provides advocacy, support services and culturally based programs to educate students on diversity and multiculturalism while empowering them to be agents of social change in an increasingly diverse and global community.
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Faculty Resources
DiversityEDU (faculty module)
A research based diversity learning module for faculty and staff to learn how to engage with diversity, intervene during a microaggression and use accurate diversity terminology.
LibGuide on Teaching Race, Equity and Inclusion
eBooks and resource recommendations from your College of Charleston colleagues.