Mission
A Letter from former University President, Fr. Scott R. Pliarz, SJ
Council for Diversity and Inclusion Bylaws
Mission Statement:
To lead the transformation to and sustainability of a welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus culture characterized by respect and support for all members of the University community.
Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
All CDI meetings will take place on the first Friday of each month at noon via zoom until further notice.
Council Members
Executive Director
Ofc. of Equity & Diversity
Faculty
Management/Marketing
Faculty
History
Area Coordinator
Residence Life
President
S.A.F.E. Student Club
Dean
College of Professional Studies
Interim Dean
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty
Biology
Assistant Dean of Culture and Inclusion
Student Life
Director of Corp. and Foundation Rel.
Development
Faculty
Health Admin. and Human Resources
Faculty
Library
Representative
Student Government
Assistant Director
Multicultural Center
President
Student Government
Interim Director
Residence Life
Manager
Office of Student Support/Success
Educational Resources
- Talking About Racism: A Community Conversation This series is a project of the Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission in collaboration with: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Johnson College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Scranton, and The University of Scranton. These recorded sessions are available to the public to continue these important conversations. Click on the links below to access the video recordings of the presentations. Full information including speaker bios and follow up materials may be found at https://www.scranton.edu/about/community-relations/talking-about-racism.shtml.
- Session 1 - October 1, 2020 Defining and Identifying Racism
- Session 2 - October 8, 2020 Understanding White Privilege and Allyship
- Session 3 - October 15, 2020 Discussion Black Lives Matter
- Racism and Other Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression Dr. Paul Datti, Professor and Director, Counseling and Human Services Program, presented to Student Government on October 17, 2020. Dr. Datti discussed the origins of several forms of discrimination based upon characteristics, how they setup social inequity and privilege, and impact our personal and professional lives.
HEDS Survey Summary and Results
In the Fall 2020, the Provost’s Council for Diversity and Inclusion administered the HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey. The Survey asked students, faculty, staff, and administrators about their perceptions of the University’s climate and how the University supports diversity and equity, as well as their experiences with discrimination and harassment at the University. The Council administered the Survey to obtain a better understanding of the extent to which the campus climate supports diversity and equity, and to inform and improve support, policies, and practices at the University related to diversity and equity, including those to prevent or respond to discrimination and harassment.
In 2023, the Council again administered the Survey. We encourage you to review a copy of the most recent 2023 Campus Climate for Equity and Diversity at the University of Scranton: Narrative Summary now available to the University Community. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are University priorities and supported by our Catholic, Jesuit Mission and Values.
The 2020 report can be found here: Campus Climate for Equity and Diversity at the University of Scranton: Narrative Summary and Recommended Next Steps