Diverse & Inclusive Campus

A more diverse and inclusive campus will be achieved through senior-level leadership with strategic vision for the design, promotion, and delivery of best-practice diversity, inclusion and cultural competency efforts across campus.

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Creating a more diverse and inclusive campus is one of eight presidential priorities that are linked to and aligned with Towson University’s strategic plan. These eight priorities will help us build a stronger foundation for Towson University’s promising future. 

Goals and Accomplishments

SPRING 2019 UPDATE 

  • The second annual “Courageous Conversations” conference was held in fall 2018 to encourage dialogue on creating Models of Equity at TU.
  • For the past three years, the monthly Multiculturalism in Action Brown Bag Series has been offered for students, faculty and staff, highlighting research on diversity and social justice.
  • Engaged in ongoing work on goals identified in the Diversity Initiatives Progress Report.
  • Organized training and educational workshops mandated by the NCAA for Sexual Assault Prevention and offered to all TU athletes in fall 2018 and spring 2019.
  • Received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women focused on education and training to prevent sexual assault and violence at Baltimore area colleges.

Related Information

Towson University’s Commitment to Diversity

Diversity Programs, Resources & Reports

Diversity Faculty Fellows Program

Provost Diversity Initiatives & Resources 

Center for Student Diversity

Office of International Initiatives 

News

2019

Festival of Jewish Literature comes to TU – 11/7/2019

TU Celebrates Queer Wellness Week – 11/4/2019

TU professor: Nothing spooky or sad about Día de Los Muertos – 10/31/2019

TU honors Chapman with new bust, quad – 10/25/2019

TU celebrates potential, enthusiasm of inaugural Hill-Lopes Scholars cohort – 10/22/2019

The deafblind woman who conquered Harvard comes to TU – 10/21/2019

TU students, faculty, staff may now request a chosen name – 10/20/2019

TU celebrates International Pronouns Day – 10/15/2019

President Schatzel emphasizes community safety, postpones address – 9/30/2019

TU ranked as one the country’s most diverse campuses – 9/22/2019

A name change to reflect a commitment to accessibility – 9/10/2019

‘We have no shortage of excellence here at TU’ – 9/1/2019

Opportunities: 22 percent of TU’s freshman class is a first-generation college student – 8/25/2019

TU earns 4 stars in LGBTQ+ ‘Pride Index’ – 6/26/2019

TU’s Diversity Speaker Series looks at ‘Why Women of Color Matter’ – 4/22/2019

TU launches scholars program to boost women in STEM – 4/14/2019

TU celebrates Women’s Leadership Collective Launch, hosts Presidential Scholar Forum – 4/5/2019

Unraveling the question, ‘What were you wearing?’ – 4/3/2019

Erin Campbell wants to help people who struggle to communicate – 3/20/2019

Finding solutions, one strand at a time – 3/8/2019

TU seeks campus input with Diversity Task Force focus groups – 3/6/2019

The importance of being black and going abroad – 3/3/2019

TU empowers women in STEM for over two decades – 3/2/2019

From first generation student to first generation mentor – 2/28/2019

Creating his own path for others to follow – 2/12/2019

TU-produced film featured as African American History Month begins – 2/1/2019

TU staff, student leaders share MLK’s impact on their lives – 1/20/2019

How TU is building a tradition of success for non-traditional students – 1/17/2019

Archive

2018

Prepared, diverse and impressive: Meet TU's freshman class – 8/24/2018

Convocation welcomes TU students, kicks off academic year – 8/23/2018

Excitement in the air at TU move-in – 8/23/2018

USM honors advocate for students with disabilities – 8/3/2018

Rootless Orchids exhibition to close Sunday, July 22 – 7/19/2018

Special Olympians seek gold at Towson University this weekend – 6/7/2018

Bringing a community together - 5/24/2018

An ABC lesson in leadership at TU commencement - 5/23/2018

Living the American dream - 5/20/2018

Why diversity and inclusion matter to Maryland's workforce - 5/18/2018

Symposium to “reimagine black girls’ and women’s health” – 5/10/2018

TU honors its campus leaders with the Student Affairs Leadership Awards – 5/3/2018

TU takes “big step forward” in international education – 4/29/2018

Friday event to focus on diversity, inclusion and social justice – 4/26/2018

TU remembers the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. – 4/4/2018

Hussman Center celebrates World Autism Awareness Day every day – 3/30/2018

Celebrating women in leadership at TU - 3/28/2018

Pilot program will explore how literature can empower youth - 3/19/2018

Actress and advocate Laverne Cox brings powerful message to TU - 3/14/2018 

TU recognized nationally as a 'Most Promising Place to Work' in student affairs - 3/8/2018

The importance of celebrating women in science - 3/6/2018

Hearing the "Voices of Baltimore" under segregation - 2/9/2018

“Diversity is essential for Towson University” – 2/1/2018

2017

Finding their second home at TU – 11/13/2017

Benz Armstrong on her newest mission: TU – 10/4/2017

TU faculty and staff attend “courageous conversations” conference to push for a more inclusive Towson — 9/29/2017

TU hosts Syrian refugee crisis awareness concert on Sept. 29 – 9/27/2017

TU faculty and staff to learn how to turn controversial topics into “courageous conversations” – 9/25/2017

TU recognized by Diverse Issues as among nation’s top colleges graduating African-Americans – 9/13/2017

U.S. State Department Officials Leading Cultural Competency Forum at TU – 7/24/2017

Bias Training, Relationship Building Added to TUPD Protocol – 5/11/2017

WAMMFest Celebrates 10 Years of Promoting Inclusion in Film – 4/18/2017

Towson University Marriott will be Converted to Student Housing by Fall 2018 – 4/13/2017

Two Freshmen Bring Their Vision of a New Club Sport to TU – 3/17/2017

President Schatzel Presents on Diversity Panel at ACE 2017 – 3/15/2017

TU Tennis Team Helps Elementary School Go International – 2/27/2017

“El Mad Mex” Visits TU for Performance, Workshop – 2/16/2017

Towson University a Signatory on Open Letter to Homeland Security Secretary – 2/9/2017

Towson University ranks among best in U.S. and Canada for Jewish students – 1/31/2017

2016

Leah Cox Named New Vice President for Inclusion and Institutional Equity – 12/20/2016

Our Commitment to Support TU's Undocumented Immigrant Students – 12/8/2016

Message from the President: “Thriving and Supporting Others to Thrive”– 11/28/2016

CLA Celebrates Foreign Languages Day  – 11/28/2016

USM’s Guidance Related to Undocumented Immigrants on Campus – 11/22/2016

Greek Life Racks Up National Awards – 11/21/2016

TU Joins “It’s on Us” National Campaign to Change Culture Surrounding Campus Sexual Assault – 11/16/2016

Hate/Bias Investigation Update – 11/16/2016

Holman Receives Grant for Work with Students with Disabilities – 11/14/2016

Message from the President Regarding Hate/Bias Incident on November 10 – 11/11/2016

President Schatzel’s 2016 Fall Address Focuses on Presidential Priorities – 10/20/2016

TU Joins National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity – 9/28/2016

TU’s Center for Student Diversity Hosts Anti-Racism Educator Jane Elliott – 9/27/2016

TU Community Celebrates the Unity in Difference During Inauguration Week Lecture – 9/15/2016

President Schatzel Announces Search for Vice President of Inclusion and Institutional Equity – 8/26/2016

President Schatzel Announces Priorities at Spring 2016 Address – 4/21/2016

Message to Campus About Hate-Bias Reporting Process – 4/20/2016