We are pleased to share with the TU community our strategic plan for diversity and
inclusion. This plan provides a critical piece of the roadmap for the future of Towson
University as we enter our 155th year. The completion of this plan has taken place
during a time where the nation is addressing and focusing on the issues of institutional
and systemic racism, inequality and social justice using an anti-racist lens. This
plan is designed to meet TU’s aspiration to become a more inclusive and equitable
institution of distinction.
We know and are proud of the fact that TU is already one of the most diverse higher
education institutions in the nation and is staunchly committed to building an inclusive,
equitable and diverse campus community. Since 2016, diversity, equity and inclusion
have been at the forefront of our mission as we strive to become an institution of
inclusive excellence.
This plan represents the next phase in our pursuit of being recognized as a distinguished
public institution that advances equitable access, inclusive learning and engagement
in a diverse community. The goals outlined in this document, along with our vision
and collective voice for change, will provide a pathway to achieving this goal. This
plan is consistent with our university-wide strategic plan, building upon our most
important goals.
It should be acknowledged that this plan does not represent the sum total of all that
we are and all that we need to do or will do. Conversations with more than 250 members
of the campus revealed the numerous programs, activities, initiatives and efforts
already underway that are shaping and changing TU. These conversations also revealed
the need to continue to address and remove structural inequities. In order to focus
our efforts and resource them appropriately, we have limited the number of initiatives,
programs and efforts elevated herein. The goal of this plan builds upon the investments
and intentions made by many members of the campus to create positive change.
Lastly, as a community we must hold ourselves accountable for the change we seek to
realize. We will assess our progress, adjust to the results, listen to new ideas and
continue to facilitate frank conversations about issues on our campus.
On this page you will be able access the plan, additional appendices and resources,
as well as progress reports and other updates. We welcome your continued input, via the
online feedback form or inclusion AT_TOWSON.
Thank you for working to create a more inclusive and equitable TU!
National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates
As part of the data collection process for the development of the diversity strategic
plan, TU participated in the 2019 administration of the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climate (NACCC). The NACCC focuses exclusively on campus racial climate, or the extent to
which race matters on campus, for undergraduate students in six content areas:
- mattering and affirmation
- cross-racial engagement
- racial learning and literacy
- encounters with racial stress
- appraisals of institutional commitment
- impact of external environments
TU’s participation in the NACCC was made possible through a partnership between OIIE
and the Division of Student Affairs.
NACCC Documents