Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are Stronger together
Our commitment to DEIB extends beyond the institutional imperatives for a more diverse and inclusive set of practices.
Welcome
The office of DEIB envisions and actively pursues an environment where we appreciate and celebrate our differences because of the uniqueness everyone brings to our work and the strength these differences give us. On this website, you can find our strategic initiatives, resources for staff, Learning Resource Network (LRN) trainings, community resources, a Penn State policy index, and information about our employee resource groups.
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-4826
Adidi Etim-Hunting
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Jessica Sumney
Associate Director
jms10652@psu.edu
DIEB Goals
Create and sustain an inclusive workplace
- Hosting an Employee Resource Group
- Attending and incorporating skills gained through DEIB in related professional development opportunities
Engage with diverse external stakeholders
- Connecting with college, campus, and unit multicultural leadership to host, partner, attend, or otherwise support their outreach efforts
- Including inclusive communication and programming plans for upcoming events
Diversify our workforce
- Recruiting, mentoring, hosting, and coaching potential DDAR Interns, FastStart mentees, or other diverse student populations
- Sourcing, engaging, recruiting, and retaining potential employees from diverse backgrounds
Work with greater cultural agility
- Seeking or supporting opportunities to engage with broader, more diverse external stakeholders
- Reading and incorporating strategies from our recommended books
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is about making all our colleagues and alumni feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. Treating every member of our community with dignity and respect is paramount, but we also flourish collectively when we can capitalize on the full breadth of our experiences, talents, and perspectives. Our division should be the gold standard nationally that everyone else looks to as the model to emulate.”
—Adidi Etim-Hunting, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Resources
All the links provided below are valuable diversity, equity, and inclusion resources for Penn State staff.
Office of Equal Opportunity and Access (OEOA)
Visit the Affirmative Action office that supports Penn State’s strategic goals and ensures an environment free from discrimination and harassment.
Accessibility and Disabilities
Visit the Affirmative Action Office’s resource page for employees who require access or disability assistance.
Administrative Fellows
The Administrative Fellows Program provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff. Visit their page to find out more.
Employee Resources
Visit the resources page for current employees of Penn State through Human Resources.
Community Resources
Visit this comprehensive list of all resources within the State College area.
LGBTQ+ Resources
Visit the resources page provided by the Center of Sexual and Gender Diversity for staff that are involved or a part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
Visit the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development that aims to promote an environment of appreciation and respect for religious and spiritual diversity.
Penn State Policy Index
Go to the full list of Penn State Policies.
USAC
USAC works to represent Penn State employees and acts in an advisory capacity to the Central Administration. Visit University Staff Advisory Council page.
Veteran Resources
Visit Human Resources’ internal and external resource website that supports veteran employees of Penn State.
Learning Resource Network Trainings
Below are some of the training courses provided by the Penn State Learning Resource Network that we have chosen to enhance our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Addressing Unconscious Bias as a Leader
Dismantling unhealthy workplaces requires action. Although it’s increasingly common for companies to recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, many are unaware of bias in the cultures they’ve unwittingly created. Others might know there’s a problem, but don’t know how to properly address it. In this course, Stacey Gordon, CEO of Rework Work and an expert in helping companies move from awareness to action, teaches you how to identify bias and leverage proven tools for actively removing barriers and ensuring equity throughout your organization.
Advancing Meaningful Diversity in the Workplace
This is a recorded replay of the Advancing Meaningful Diversity In The Workplace Leadercamp Live session that ran on December 8th, 2021, and was led by Su Joun, Diveristy & Inclusion Practitioner. Many organizations state that they want more diversity. However, we are often challenged to recognize that the processes, norms, professional expectations, protocols, and brands that we put in place may be working against advancing diversity in our workplace. This Leadercamp will review those barriers and provide recommendations for overcoming them.
Workplace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Action
A diverse and inclusive workforce is a business and human imperative. Regardless of your role or the size of your organization, everyone can play an active role in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Future business growth and success depend upon embracing inclusion and eliminating bias and discrimination in the workplace. However, for many organizations, building cultural and business practices that embrace workplace diversity can still feel elusive. Besides hiring diverse talent, what more can we do? This course is your guide to defining diversity, equity, and inclusion and advancing meaningful and impactful diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in your workplace. In this course, you’ll learn to recognize key characteristics of DEIB and practices for building and sustaining a healthy DEIB culture. You’ll also learn to identify behaviors that signal a breakdown in achieving an inclusive culture, key elements that enable diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to take root, and the steps for demonstrating agility and resilience in your DEIB journey.