Diversity at RIT

Welcome from the Interim Chief Diversity Officer

As Interim Chief Diversity Officer, I welcome you to Diversity @ RIT, a valuable and informative resource for the promotion of diversity within the RIT community. I am truly excited and blessed to have this wonderful opportunity to address and improve diversity related concerns, as well as foster greater community understanding and appreciation for one another. A primary focus of this office will be the sharing of good news relating to our past, current, and future successes in this important area. I have seen many wonderful examples of RIT colleagues and students who have dedicated themselves to making RIT a community of positive, engaging differences, and they have gone unrecognized for their efforts. Therefore, we would like to hear about your successes so that we can uplift and recognize you, your department, or student association.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the diversity leadership team to share your ideas, seek support, and provide feedback so that we may be better able to serve you and this great community.

Dr. Howard Ward
Interim Chief Diversity Officer, Assistant Vice President of Student Auxiliary Services