The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement educates, connects and engages the diverse communities and individuals that the university serves to each other and to UT Austin while leading the university’s strategy around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging.
Strategic Plan
“History isn’t something that you look back at and say it was inevitable, it happens because people make decisions… [T]hose moments are cumulative realities.”- Marsha P. Johnson
Mission
Vision
The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement will be a national model for successfully leading diversity, equity, inclusion efforts and ensuring that diversity and community engagement are intentionally woven into the fabric of UT Austin to inspire positive change within the university and the community.
Pillars
Empower student success
Read more.Build a welcoming and inclusive campus
Read more.Develop meaningful and engaging community relationships
Read more.Lead the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion
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Values
The following values are what guide and inspire us all to make a positive impact with our work every single day.
- DEI
- Community Service
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Education
Behaviors
Behaviors are how we conduct ourselves to reliably complete each and every task.
- Integrity
- Passion for Mission
- Communicating Effectively
- Building Relationships
- Delivering High-Quality Work
Leadership Behaviors
Leaders are expected to exhibit these additional behaviors in order to support our people and areas.
- Strategic Thinking
- Leading & Adapting to Change
- Inspiring Others
- Managing Diverse Teams
- Demonstrating Courage
Download the Plan
Condensed Plan
In order to internalize and be ready to talk about our plan, download and print out this one-page version to have it handy or put it on the wall.
Full Plan
Download the full plan including objectives for the first three years.
