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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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DEI Definitions

Diversity refers to the variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. Such differences include race, ethnicity, gender and gender identity, age, religion, language, disability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, geographic region, and more.  

Equity refers to actively working to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented full participation across differences in culture and circumstance, specifically redressing the exclusion of underrepresented groups in higher education. Attention to equity involves ensuring access, opportunity, and advancement for all students, faculty, and staff in every stage of education and career development.

Inclusion refers to the act of creating environments in which individuals and groups feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued by eliminating practices and behaviors that marginalize. An inclusive climate embraces differences and offers respect in words and actions so that all people can fully participate in the university’s opportunities.

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Camden Diversity Plan

The Camden Diversity Plan marks a significant step toward fostering an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community. This comprehensive plan outlines key initiatives and long-term goals designed to address issues of representation, access, and belonging for all students, faculty, and staff.

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University Diversity Plan

Rutgers University's first-ever Diversity Strategic Plan was released in March 2022. Learn how we will realize our institutional commitment to inclusive excellence. For an interactive experience, click below. Download an accessible PDF version of the Diversity Strategic Plan.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

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Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Center

Learn how the Truth Racial Healing and Transformation Center (TRHT) is assisting the campus and local community in leading transformational change that dismantles structures, behaviors and biases rooted in racism and oppression.

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DEI Council

Rutgers University–Camden is committed to achieving and advancing the principles of diversity and equity.

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Student Initiatives

To advocate campus-wide inclusivity, we promote initiatives that support diverse communities and raise awareness of the complex identity issues inherent in the lives of Rutgers–Camden students.

DICE General Funding Request

DICE is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support individual and group DEI-related efforts within our beloved community. DICE funding is intended to support initiatives and activities that are targeted towards DEI education, capacity building, awareness, and allyship. We are specifically interested in funding efforts that advance opportunities to dismantle inequities and racism that impact our campus culture. Submit a request for funding

Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE)

67 Penn Street
Camden, NJ 08102