Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, & Equity
NYU Wagner is committed to promoting the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity (IDBE) in public service and to bringing an IDBE lens to the various domains that shape our institutional culture and help advance our mission. We know that markers of difference shape the way we see the world, the way resources are distributed, the way policies are made, the way boundaries are drawn, and the way institutions are managed.
We have a deep and long-standing commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a school of public service, we embody these values through four domains:
- Institutional practice
- The educational experience
- A diverse community
- Wagner in the world
View NYU Wagner's IDBE Mission & Plan
Explore NYU's Global Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives
Updates
Message from Wagner's Diversity & Inclusion Officer (June 12, 2020)
Dear Wagner Colleagues,
These last few weeks, we have witnessed our nation's response to police brutality and racism against people of African descent. Some have been silent while others have publicly spoken out, protested in spite of the COVD-19 pandemic, and shown their support/allyship to the black community. There are some who despite having strong feelings about these issues, have not known how to lend their support to these very important issues. I attended a meeting yesterday with the NYU Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity and Strategic Initiatives and Monroe France, AVP for Global Engagement and Inclusive Engagement offered some advice on how people can take action:
- For allies and those who are not of African descent, you can educate yourself about black history and racism. Learn about the issues and understand the impact in today's society.
- Donate to organizations that have been actively engaged in eradicating racism, police brutality, and those committed to solving critical issues within the black community.
- Support black-owned businesses. A number of outlets have curated lists (NY Magazine, Forbes, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Uber Eats, Yelp, Epicurious, Glamour Magazine, Vogue, Etsy and many more)
- Show support to your black colleagues; check in with your black colleagues.
- The Office of Global Inclusion has updated their website in response to recent events and you can learn more about anti-racism education, programs and resources here.
I received an email last week from the NYU Leadership Initiative and they offered a number of ways you can get involved including organizations to donate to, petitions to sign, and education. Resources and information can be found in the attachment.
You can make a difference and you can contribute to change. Together we all can play a part in creating change.
Thank you,
R. Carmel Boyle-Lewis
Director, Human Resources | Diversity & Inclusion Officer
NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
212-998-7489 (voice)
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Press and Commentary
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Research and Publications
The State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2013
