Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
As a premier international research university, the University of Kansas is committed to an open, diverse and inclusive learning and working environment that nurtures the growth and development of all. KU holds steadfast in the belief that an array of values, interests, experiences, and intellectual and cultural viewpoints enrich learning and our workplace. The promotion of and support for a diverse and inclusive community of mutual respect require the engagement of the entire university.
DEIB Campus Office and Resources
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Where all Jayhawks Rise - Resources and information regarding our Community of Care and student success.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
The OMA provides social justice education for KU students to critically examine the intersections of identity, equity, accessibility, and impact. In addition, the OMA offers programming to center community-building, liberation, and joy of students with marginalized identities.
Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity
The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity seeks to engage and empower students to act in ways that promote intersectional feminist change. In our work, we intentionally center women and femmes as well as non-binary and trans people, especially those who are marginalized by racism, heterosexism, ableism, and classism, as well as patriarchy.
Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
The Center for Sexuality & Gender Diversity (SGD) is located on the 4th floor of the Kansas Union in the 435 Suite and features a dynamic lounge, work, and resource space where students, faculty, and staff can make connections and seek support. SGD works to build a community and coalition of queer and trans students, faculty, and staff that challenges, supports, and celebrates each other. We do this through programs and events, educational trainings and presentations, and advocating for policies and practices which promote success for queer and trans students at the University of Kansas. The Center has identified four pillars which lead our Mission while working towards our Vision: Advocacy, Wellness, Education, and Connection.
KU Student Equity & Inclusion Workgroup
Our mission is to advance the state of diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students at KU and in the broader community. The executive board members meet the members of the workgroup as required and with the consideration of the time availability of both parties. As we are an organization that acts as point people, collaborators, and advocates for promoting DEI across KU, the events follow the needs expressed by the members.
Support Services for Undocumented Students
Under the umbrella of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Support Services for Undocumented Students (SSUS) provides supports to ensure the retention and graduation of undocumented students at the University of Kansas. We are committed to serving our undocumented, DACAmented students and students from mixed-status families through a holistic approach and connecting them to resources such as professional guidance, academic support, legal services, counseling and psychological services, and other forms of individualized support. We strongly advocate generating a sense of community for all students that are undocumented or come from mixed immigration-status families. In partnership with university and community partners, we promote the accessibility and advancement for these students to reach their personal, academic and professional goals.
International Support Services
ISS provides opportunities for international students to get involved on campus and in the community. The office also educates students about resources on campus and how to maintain legal status as an international student.
KU Military-Affiliated Student Center
KU’s centralized resource for the military-affiliated community including veterans, active duty, guard & reservists, spouses, dependents and ROTC, enabling students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals as they transition to, through and beyond the university
Office of Military Programs
Graduate Military Programs works across the University, KU Center of Research, KU Alumni Association and KU Endowment to develop opportunities in education programming, research and service, which support the US Armed Forces, US Intelligence Community and US Veterans in order to advance the stature and impact of the University within the National Security Enterprise.
University Academic Support Centers
University Academic Support Centers provides a variety of academic support programs designed to support learning for all KU students. UASC includes the Native American Initiatives programs, the Academic Learning Center, the Academic Retention and Engagement Center, KU Writing Center, the Student Access Center.
Accessible KU
the Accessible KU website is maintained by KU’s ADA Resource Center for Equity and Accessibility in conjunction with the Academic Achievement and Access Center (AAAC) and other campus partners. The site contains information and links for students to learn about academic accommodations, accessible parking, housing accommodations, special diets, and employment accommodations. It also includes a Community Mental Health Resource Hub.