"At Lehigh, we celebrate our diversity, and we embrace our academic, cultural, economic, and physical differences. We respect one another, we look out for one another, and we help one another succeed. These principles are not just words on paper; they are what we believe in and what we expect of our entire campus community."
—Lehigh President John D. Simon
He will also discuss how the arts can address social issues and inspire change.
Expert and best-selling author Lawrence Ross was the first MLK Committee speaker of the academic year.
The strong enthusiasm is evident in level of interest on the part of incoming students and upper-class mentors.
30+
Members of the Council for Equity and Community, a committee made up of Lehigh faculty, staff, and students committed to serving as a campus resource and agent of cultural change.
25+
Diversity and inclusion working groups have been established across a majority of units at the university. The creation of these groups is designed to provide opportunity for broad and sustained engagement around diversity issues.
2,115
Students, faculty and staff were trained on gender violence prevention, reporting and resources during the 2014-15 academic year
40
Social Justice Scholars, a collaborative faculty scholars group that explores the intersection of social equality and research.
75+
Members of Lehigh’s Pride Network, an organization that provides support for LGBTQ faculty and staff, and a place for allies and advocates who are interested in fostering and sustaining a welcoming and affirming climate on campus for LGBTQ people.
200+
Staff and faculty who have attended series diversity and inclusion workshops given by the VISIONS Group, which offers an insight-driven training and consulting model that empowers clients to become catalysts for change within their communities.
"When we talk about an equitable culture, we are really referring to a culture of equity versus a culture of equal opportunity."
—Dr. Donald A. Outing, Vice President for Equity and Community
