We believe that diversity benefits our community, enriches learning and our academic environment, and improves student outcomes and lives.
College is more than earning a degree. It’s finding a place where you feel at home.
We affirm the richness of human differences, ideas, cultures and beliefs by embracing people of all ages, races, ethnicities, physical and mental abilities and sexual identities as well as invisible differences such as religion, nationality, socioeconomic status, belief system, thought style, military experience and education.
At Adelphi University, we strive for a campus where fairness, care and belonging are integrated into our learning and workplace practices, and where all community members have opportunities to meet their academic and professional goals. We are an engaged and informed community of critical thinkers who support and value the individuality of all people and provide a welcome place of respect and inclusion.
Our Major Initiatives
Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation™
Adelphi has been recognized as a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation™ (TRHT) Campus Centers by the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) since 2019. The University’s core values and strategic initiatives closely align with the TRHT mission “to advance racial and social justice in our society by preparing the next generation of leaders.” Our campus-wide Community Building Circles, led by trained facilitators, foster understanding, awareness, and welcome different viewpoints.
Student Mentoring and Success
Adelphi’s mentoring initiatives continue to grow to support the academic achievement, persistence and lifelong success of our students of color, veterans, first-generation students and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Data-Informed Inclusion
To accelerate and heighten our intentional efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at Adelphi, we are improving our data-based, informed decision-making, accountability and effectiveness.
Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Adelphi was classified as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) in 2019. As we expand and enhance how we support our Hispanic/Latinx community members, our goal to become a fully designated HSI is proudly within our reach.
It takes all of us at Adelphi to build a truly inclusive and welcoming community.
R. Sentwali Bakari, PhD
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Moving Adelphi Forward with Intention
Adelphi has a strong system of support for diversity, equity and social justice. Our office helps sustain these efforts through a Diversity Committee, renowned programs for training and mentoring, and partnering across our University to support and recognize the good work being done by others.
An Enthusiastically Welcoming Community
Biology major Jason Menjivar raves about Adelphi’s diverse student clubs and activities that build community and a sense of belonging in Adelphi’s episode of Amazon Prime’s The College Tour.
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Awards & Recognition
