Building Equity & Inclusion in Business
Focused on driving diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education and the business world.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
What is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?
At Ohio University we offer personal support to all of our diverse students. Diversity for us means students from underrepresented and marginalized groups like those of color, international, LGBTQ+, Appalachian, women, disabled, as well as students with other intersecting lived experiences and identities. As one of the only business schools with a dedicated office of Diversity & Inclusion, we want our actions to speak louder than our words.
Required Student Experiences
Our curriculum requires that students learn about different perspectives, history, and how they can individually impact DEI on-campus today and in the business world tomorrow.
- 6 specific diversity, equity, and inclusion workshops for students
- 25%+ student body identifies as ethnically diverse and/or first-generation
The College of Business and Athens are home to a broad spectrum of students and faculty. In everything we do, our North Star is always focused on embedding inclusive practices, policies, curricula, and programs to promote a supportive and affirming environment that welcomes and respects all persons.
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Women's CenterThe Ohio Women in Business (OWIB) student organization brings in women alumni as speakers and hosts social events. At the institutional level, Ohio University's Women's Center provides resources to women across campus.
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Office of Multicultural Success and RetentionOhio University's Office for Multicultural Student Access and Retention and the Multicultural Center also host events throughout the year to build a social, academic, and professional support network for students across the campus.
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First-Generation StudentsFor first-generation students, you face unique challenges that we are ready to help you overcome. From a network of first-generation faculty to individualized advising and career coaching, we ensure your success from Athens bricks to wherever life takes you.
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LGBT CenterThe College of Business has close ties to Ohio University's LGBT Center to ensure all of our Bobcats feel welcomed. With inclusive policies on preferred pronouns and a process to ensure gender-inclusive housing, the University strives to be a caring environment for all of our rainbow Business Bobcats.
College of Business D&I Opportunities
From staffing support to student organizations, alumni efforts, and scholarships, the College of Business Office of Diversity and Inclusion proudly supports all our Bobcats—whether they're in Copeland Hall now or it's been years.
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