Office of Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) serves as a critical leader and resource in support of Brown University’s efforts to foster a strong academic community through initiatives that aim to help all faculty, students and staff thrive, feel welcome, and participate fully in the life of the University.

Brown has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion as central to fulfilling its academic mission to advance knowledge and understanding. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) plays a primary leadership role in stewarding this work.

In concert with partners across campus and beyond, we strive to draw together a community that reflects the world beyond our campus; to ensure that members of this community are free from illegal discrimination and harassment; and to guarantee that all feel welcome and empowered in our dormitories, classrooms, laboratories, and offices that support Brown's education and research.

We work to affirm that every individual, no matter their background, is valued for their contributions as Brown endeavors to benefit communities, the nation and the world. We know that a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and experiences helps to overcome stereotypes and drives academic excellence, innovation, discovery, and better understanding of the human condition.

Who We Are

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion serves as a critical leader and resource in support of Brown University’s efforts to foster a welcoming and inclusive community.

Who We Are

Guiding Principles

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) serves as a critical leader, resource, and support in sponsoring programs and events related to cultivating a strong academic community through diversity and inclusion at Brown University.

Guiding Principles

What We Do

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works in partnership with departments and offices to steward the University’s commitment and responsibility to foster diverse and inclusive living, learning and working environments.

What We Do

Initiatives

ODI leads a range of initiatives and partnerships that strengthen and expand a diverse and inclusive campus and build pipelines of diverse talent across higher education.

Initiatives

Educational Resources

To advance Brown’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion for all members of the community, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion works to equip the campus with resources to recognize and confront all forms of bias, discrimination and harassment.

Educational Resources

Brown University is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination and remains steadfast in the belief that all members of our community — all who live, work and study at the University — should be valued, respected and provided with equal opportunities to thrive. Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law and caste which is protected under this policy, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. See Brown’s Corporation Policy Statement on Equal Opportunity, Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action..