Inclusive Excellence

"Diversity – of thought, of experience, of culture, of heritage – contributes to UB’s dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment. We celebrate and take pride in that fact every time we open ourselves to different perspectives and experiences, every time we consider a vexing problem from a fresh angle and every time we engage respectfully with those around us, even when we don’t see eye-to-eye." 

- Satish K. Tripathi, UB president

UB is fortunate to have two offices dedicated to equity and inclusion. Although their names are similar, their missions are distinct. Both offices are concerned with diversity and fairness, but each office works to achieve these goals in a different way.  The chart below highlights our differences.

Inclusive Excellence

CREATED TO:

Focus on strategic collaborations, and create policies that provide solutions to equity and inclusion challenges.

CHARACTERIZED AS:

“Inclusive Excellence”. Leverages diversity to attain the highest level of quality in research, teaching and service.

TASKS:

Takes on an overview of equity and inclusion on campus

Works to strategically intervene in university processes to enhance equity and inclusion in all UB operations

REPORTS TO:

Office of the Provost

ESTABLISHED IN:

Feb. 2014

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

CREATED TO:

Ensure compliance with policies covering discrimination, harassment, accommodations, equal opportunity and child protection.

CHARACTERIZED AS:

“Institutional Equity”. Upholds UB's commitment to equal opportunity, and to work and learning environments free from harassment and discrimination.

TASKS:

Provides services related to managing diversity (e.g., consultation for students, employees, supervisors, managers and administrators)

Reports diversity statistics to federal regulators

Handles reports of discrimination

Ensures UB’s compliance with governmental regulations

REPORTS TO:

Office of the President

ESTABLISHED IN:

Mid 1970's

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