Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The University of Miami is committed to strengthening the intellectual, cultural, and economic life of the communities of South Florida and the world by fostering respect for the differences among people, the nurturing of curiosity, the insistence upon high standards of thought, study, communication, and skills. Please review the resources below that are available to support faculty. 

DEI Website

The Standing Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is entrusted with researching, recommending, and promoting educational and programmatic efforts that are consistent with  the University’s unwavering dedication to diversity and inclusion. 

DEI Programming

There are workshops, seminars, and modules on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offered at the University for faculty. Click here to learn more.

Best Practices in Faculty Recruitment and Retention

The Office of Faculty Affairs has developed a faculty recruitment and rention plan that reflects best practices from institutions of higher education that have found success in recruiting and retaining diverse faculty.

Workplace Equity and Inclusion

Workplace Equity and Inclusion is responsible for assisting the University of Miami in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workforce and student body and maintaining a work/learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Their diversity pages are a resource for faculty, staff, and students of the University. 

Culture of Belonging

At the U, our mission is to transform lives through education, research, innovation and service. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone at the University feels valued and has the opportunity to add value.

Employee Resource Groups

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are collaborative networks of employees, organized around a dimension of diversity. Their shared goal is to enhance the University’s culture of belonging, making UM a place where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to add value. All ERGs are open to all employees.

Inclusive Teaching

Access a workshop on Inclusive Teaching led by University experts and receive resources and tools to help faculty create a more inclusive environment in their classrooms for students of all identities and abilities.

Data Dashboard

Visit the UM Faculty Dashboard to view University faculty numbers by school/college, track, race/enthinicty, and gender.

Title IX

Title IX is a federal civil rights law that protects people from discrimination based on sex in educational programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance. 

Center for Global Black Studies

The Center for Global Black Studies coordinates initiatives that address structural racism and structural inequalities. The Center is a public-facing link between the University of Miami and Black communities both locally and globally.

Faculty Mentoring

Access resources to support faculty mentoring. Please note that the Faculty Recruitment and Retention Plan also addresses the important topic of mentoring.

Inclusion News Listserv

Stay up to date on inclusion events by joining the Inclusion News listserv.

Voluntarily Self-Identify in Workday

Faculty have the opportunity to self-identify their pronouns, gender identity, and affiliation with the LGBTQ+ community. To update your personal information, please review instructions in Workday. All fields default to private visibility. However, you may choose to change the visibility of pronouns to public (only in Workday) if you desire. Click here for instructions on how to update and add a pronoun to your Zoom profile, name tags, business cards, and email signature.

Religious Holy Day Policy and Calendar

Review the Religious Holy Day Policy and recommended accommodations, download a printable PDF of the Multifaith Religious Holiday Calendar, and learn how to add these holidays to your Outlook calendar.

Pregnant and Parenting Faculty

Learn about resources available to support pregnant and parenting faculty.