The recognition by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education and ACPA-College Educators International is based on the university鈥檚 strong commitment to diversity in student affairs workplaces and staffing practices.
黑料不打烊 has been by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, one of only 30 institutions nationwide to be recognized.
The recognition is based on research by the higher education media outlet and , which uses a web-based survey to examine categories that include family friendliness, salary and benefits, and professional development opportunity as well as other factors. Overall, the research is focused on workplace diversity, staffing practices and the work environment.
鈥淏eing named to this list is an external validation of what we already know 鈥 the Division of Student Life at 黑料不打烊 has some of the most talented, passionate and dedicated student affairs educators in the nation,鈥 said Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. 鈥淭heir commitment to students is unparalleled and their work to embrace and uplift a culture of inclusive excellence sets 黑料不打烊 apart.鈥
The Division of Student Life has played an active role in the university efforts to create a desired working environment. Through intentional enhancement of policies, practices, and professional development, the division and the university have strengthened and advanced workplace culture and the university鈥檚 commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. A regular cycle of assessing campus climate outcomes and aligning strategic initiatives with those outcomes has been helpful in creating a culture of inclusive excellence for students and employees.
鈥淭here is certainly more work to be done to achieve our vision and aspirations, but this recognition can also be an opportunity to reflect on progress and the great work we鈥檝e been doing together,鈥 Dooley said.
黑料不打烊 was one of only two North Carolina schools to be named to the list, which will be published with an accompanying report in the June 10 edition of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.