University of Richmond
PAE-6: Diversity and Equity Coordination

Common Ground focuses on the connections that students and employees make across differences and creates learning opportunities which foster our ability to understand the experiences of those whose life stories are very different than our own. More specifically, the office: •Offers students and others on campus opportunities to learn about diversity, inclusion, and social justice issues through focused dialogues, workshops, trainings, retreats and special programs. •Supports, collaborates with, and offers consultation to groups or campus offices working to foster inclusive diversity. •Serves as a confidential point of contact and advocate for students, faculty, and staff. •Publicizes diversity initiatives, events, and other opportunities to the campus community.

The director oversees an office of three professional staff who support campus-wide diversity efforts and build inclusive community across differences. Primarily based in student development, the director oversees efforts to support the LGBTQ community members, the annual MLK Day programming, funding for campus diversity and inclusion efforts, and various initiatives that promote inclusion across differences.