DDCE cultivates an inclusive campus culture that actively and intentionally engages diverse people, ideas, and perspectives to create a vibrant learning and working environment. DDCE accomplishes this by sustaining and advancing efforts to develop a pervasive culture of inclusion in all facets of life at The University of Texas at Austin. By breaking down barriers and challenging injustices, DDCE transforms campus culture to one in which all individuals draw strength from the university’s collective diversity. This transformation fosters success and a greater sense of belonging and respect.
Campus Climate Response Team
The CCRT serves as a university-wide strategy resource team that develops and facilitates the implementation of appropriate responses to campus climate incidents impacting the UT Austin community.
Diversity Education Initiatives
DEI promotes learning and provides diversity education that critically examines multiple identities and perspectives in order to foster a climate of inclusive excellence at UT Austin and surrounding communities.
Gender and Sexuality Center
The GSC provides opportunities for all members of the UT Austin community to explore, organize, and promote learning around issues of gender and sexuality.
Multicultural Engagement Center
The MEC educates and empowers students to be leaders and agents of social change. Through activities and education, the MEC transforms lives by providing diverse educational opportunities and support services for students.
Services for Students with Disabilities
SSD determines eligibility and helps implement reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities, while also engaging in outreach across UT Austin in order to make the campus a more inclusive, accessible and welcoming campus.
Student Org Funding
SOF supports a wide variety of student-run events, endeavors, and diversity-related programming offered by registered student organizations.
The Office for Inclusion and Equity
The OIE promotes and advances a diverse, equitable, and supportive campus culture through its commitment to fulfilling the spirit of equal opportunity laws and policies, as well as building awareness within the university community.