DePaul University, OIDE

Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity

DePaul’s commitment to diversity was evident in everything the team saw and heard. The Office of Institutional Diversity is one of DePaul’s greatest strengths. It has accomplished much over the past 10 years, but realizes that there is still much to do.
– North Central Association of Colleges & Schools Evaluation Team

The Office of Institutional Diversity & Equity (OIDE) was created in 1997 to create a more inclusive climate and culture at DePaul University particularly for people of color and women throughout the University. The Catholic, Vincentian and Urban characteristics of DePaul urge us beyond mere toleration of the other to a genuine respect that moves towards critical conversations and meaningful celebrations around diversity.

The OIDE advocates for individuals and groups by developing strategies for recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and student body. The OIDE educates by sponsoring cultural and religious programming and outreach activities. OIDE staff train on legal and internal diversity and sexual discrimination policy compliance, and investigators resolve complaints related to discrimination and harassment through both formal processes and alternative dispute resolution sessions pursuant to the Anti-discriminatory Harassment, the Sexual Harassment, and Americans with Disabilities Act policies and procedures.

The OIDE mission is ambitious, but it is integral to the larger Vincentian mission of the University that animates and holds the University Community together. The OIDE is commissioned to make sure that we approach and do not withdraw from the demands and opportunities racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity challenges and offers.

Elizabeth Ortiz Vice President for Institutional Diversity
312-362-6872 - Main
312-362-7147 - Fax
diversitymatters@depaul.edu - E-Mail

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