Community
Action
Beyond words, our students and staff have taken access and inclusion to heart by assessing and modifying programs, facilities, and services to set a new standard of equity.
Access
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Reviewed and modified 39 websites for accessibility
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Removed barriers around employment opportunities for international students
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Performed an accessibility audit and made changes to all sports programs and facility operations
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Improved the equitability of the Leadership Awards selection process by facilitating anti-bias practices with 13 selection committees
Service
- 15,000 volunteer hours clocked each year by greek organizations
- $70,000 raised annually by Sorority and Fraternity Life organizations toward national causes
Education
Many students arrive on campus without any knowledge or experience beyond where and how they grew up. We take responsibility for bridging the gap to make intercultural connections possible.
Commitment
- 100% of Student Affairs job descriptions revised to incorporate a focus on equity and social justice
- Five consecutive years of equity and social justice training for all staff and graduate students
- Hosted annual equity and social justice education conference open to OHIO faculty, staff and students
- Partnered with Diversity & Inclusion to launch Make Respect Visible, a campus-wide campaign that is a call to action for respectful university culture.
Communication
- Inclusion of stories, images, and insights from underrepresented populations in weekly newsletter
- Reflection of social justice and equity on websites, email, and social media channels
- Hosted open forums to educate the OHIO community on issues of race-related violence and social justice in collaboration with Diversity & Inclusion
- Championing heritage months and milestones to celebrate diverse identities
Student Organizations
Our student groups are the heartbeat of student life at OHIO. Involvement with one or more of our 550+ student-led, staff supported organizations leads to a greater sense of belonging on campus.