Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Pillar One

Create an environment that cultivates diversity and inclusion as a moral imperative to achieve equity across the SUNY Schenectady community.

• Increase professional development for all faculty and staff on inclusive pedagogy and student success practices
• Increase diversity and representation of SUNY Schenectady administration, faculty, and staff
• Reduce equity gaps in retention, graduation, and transfer rates for underserved and underrepresented populations
• Increase outreach, engagement, and access to communities with underrepresented student populations
• Review and align academic and student service policies, procedures, and practices with best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion