Initiatives
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at Stanford
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell launched the university-wide Presidential Initiative IDEAL--Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in a Learning Environment--in May of 2018. Under IDEAL, design teams from across the university have developed plans related to faculty, staff, and student engagement, education and recruitment. Visit the IDEAL website for the latest news and information. Below, you will find stories about the IDEAL Initiative as well as information on many other initiatives undertaken at Stanford to advance diversity and inclusion in their many dimensions.
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The 2021 President’s Awards for Excellence Through Diversity recognize a student, an associate dean, a professor and a Stanford Medicine program
The awards recognize and honor individuals and programs that have made exceptional contributions to enhancing and supporting diversity within the Stanford community.
June 09, 2021
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Q&A: Why discuss sexuality and gender in the geosciences?
Stanford Earth transitioned the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) into its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative in 2020. As part of an effort to...
June 08, 2021
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Stanford’s IDEAL initiative makes substantial progress toward goals
The campus-wide efforts to promote diversity, equity, access and inclusion have expanded significantly in the academic year 2020-21.
June 04, 2021
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Q&A: What does it mean to be Asian American in the geosciences?
Stanford Earth transitioned the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) into its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative in 2020. As part an effort to celebrate...
June 02, 2021
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IDEAL Initiatives: Strategic sessions for leaders and a learning journey for staff
Two upcoming strategic initiatives will move diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives forward this summer.
June 02, 2021