MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT & CDO
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) was established in 2009 under the leadership of then Provost Dr. Jill Tiefenthaler and was under the oversight of Assistant Provost Dr. Barbee Oakes. Over the course of 15 years since its inception, ODI has significantly expanded its mission, influence, and reach across Wake Forest University, the surrounding community, and various other spaces where Wake Foresters live, learn, and work. As the ODI Team prepares for the start of its 16th year as an integral part of Wake Forest, it is an opportune moment to revisit and reflect on the accomplishments of its 15th year at Wake Forest. This report represents a significant milestone for ODI, marking the first comprehensive summary of our achievements and opportunities in over a decade. And though I know the programs we offer, the practices we elevate, and the policies we influence are seen and appreciated by many students, staff, and faculty, it is time that we facilitate a broader understanding of what ODI does and who ODI is. Therefore, commencing this summer, this report will initiate ODI's annual practice of providing a reflective overview of our activities and contributions. The pursuit of Inclusive Excellence is an ongoing and formidable endeavor. It is a journey that is most effectively undertaken in collaboration with colleagues and contributors. This report seeks to capture the extensive reach of what ODI has done in AY 23-24 to create, sustain, and promote belonging and inclusion, let alone outline how dozens of units and thousands of students, staff, and faculty have contributed to the pursuit of Inclusive Excellence. I am grateful to be at a University that is committed to ensuring all Wake Foresters have full access to all that Wake Forest has to offer.
Sincerely,
José A. Villalba, Ph.D. Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
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ODI ANNUAL REPORT | JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2024
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