Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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Okay, everyone. Next, we’re gonna meet Patricia who’s gonna tell us how Tulane has worked in recent years to become more diverse and to better support BIPOC, first generation, and other underrepresented students. Patricia, you’re on.

– Hi, y’all. I’m a senior on the pre-law track from Birmingham, Alabama. I’m so grateful that Tulane pointed me in the direction of my true passion. I grew up in the birthplace of the civil rights movement, but my studies here at Tulane made everything come full circle. This past semester, I took “Preventing Discrimination as a Business”. This determined my drive to become a civil rights attorney. From friends to professors, I’ve learned the importance of diversity on campus. Diversity in thought, in experience, and in culture. Tulane understands in order to make our campus more inclusive for all, we must first create a more equitable experience for our BIPOC, first generation, and other underrepresented students. On the student life side, Tulane supports offices such as Caroline Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life, which houses the Office of Gender and Sexual Diversity, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, and the Office of Religious Life. Academically, Tulane has a Center for Academic Equity, supporting students through enrichment opportunities and need-based support. Some CAE programs include the resource lending library, first gen mentorship, and grant funding. Another support system is the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility, which provides testing, housing, and other accommodations. Students always have a place on campus to claim as their own. With our intercultural center stores open at all times, we want our student and to feel comfortable as soon as they step on our campus. From the multicultural leadership retreat at the beginning of the school year, to events throughout the year, we work to create true community on our campus. Being part of a university that is working to become more inclusive and supportive for all, makes me proud to be a Tulanean. And I can’t wait to see what our future holds for us. Back to you, Alex.

– Patricia, it’s incredible hearing the passion you bring to Tulane, and I have no doubt you will make a killer civil rights attorney. And thanks for telling us how Tulane is working to become more inclusive for all students. Cheers, Patricia.