Office of the Vice President for
Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs

Join us for the Indiana University Education Conference!

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our educational systems throughout the United States. The pursuit of containing its spread has led to a near-total closure of schools, universities, and colleges. This year has been one of the most challenging ever for students, teachers, and families. The Indiana University Education Conference is FREE of charge, takes place on Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16, and provides professional development to K-12 educators and higher education leaders across the country to assist students with success during and after a COVID-19 world.

Planned topics include equity challenges in K-12 and higher education during COVID-19; best practices with how to teach and engage students with technology; effective engagement of students through personalized learning and blended learning environments; identification of access gaps for students and teachers navigating a non-traditional learning environment and necessary supports; and fighting educational inequities in the face of COVID-19.

Make College Affordable

Now is your chance to unlock limitless opportunities for your middle school student with Indiana’s 21st Century Scholars Program! The scholarship offers Hoosier students who qualify up to four years of paid tuition at an eligible Indiana college or university after high school.

Please join us for a virtual information session and workshop series to gain a full overview of the 21st Century Scholars Program, learn about requirements and steps needed to receive and maintain the scholarship, and hear about resources and support that scholars receive during their middle, high school, and college academic journey!

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Pathways to Social Change

On May 1, the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs (OVPDEMA) worked in tandem with Pathways to Social Change to host a one-hour Zoom philanthropy education course. This event represented OVPDEMA’s commitment to building a leadership pipeline, enhancing research and academic engagement, and fostering donor investment.

Queer Philanthropy Circle

In its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, Indiana University has launched the Queer Philanthropy Circle.

This is the second affinity-giving circle established in the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs. It will use programs, resources, and other services to improve the recruitment, retention and degree attainment for LGBTQ+ students as well as improve the quality of professional life for LGBTQ+ faculty and staff on all IU campuses.

OVPDEMA Distinguished Inclusive Excellence Award

This award recognizes individuals who actively promote diversity and inclusive excellence, dedicating themselves to making Indiana University a diverse, multicultural academic community that serves as a model for higher education, the state of Indiana, and society at large.