The Office of Diversity Initiatives
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Embry-Riddle values diversity. We respect the rights and property of all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, physical disability, economic background, sexual orientation /identity, or religious belief. We believe in a community where all members are welcome, and individuals and groups are free from harassment.
Embry-Riddle is also an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
The Office of Diversity Initatives
The Office of Diversity Initiatives was created by Embry-Riddle President Dr. John P. Johnson and is under the auspices of the Office of the President. The office was created to help build a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and employees are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. The office serves as an agent and resource for addressing issues of diversity throughout the three campuses of Embry-Riddle: the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus. It is responsible for administrative oversight, coordination, and support of all programs and activities designed to identify, recruit, admit, and retain a diverse faculty and student population.
Diversity 2015 Goals
The goal is to achieve a female and minority faculty and student population that reaches the benchmarks set by the University's 2015 Strategic Plan. The office supervises the Daytona Beach Women's Center and collaborates with University administration as well as colleges, departments, and/or committees to provide an inclusive environment for work and study through embedding diversity in all areas of its activities, ensuring that faculty, staff, and students experience a consistently family-friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment to assist them in reaching their full potential.
Off-campus Community-Related Programs
In addition to programs on the campuses, the office is also involved in a wide variety of community-related programs designed to foster interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) among women and underrepresented groups in the K-12 educational system. Pilot projects include a GEMS (Girls Exploring Math and Science) Camp during the summer months and the introduction of an aviation/aerospace program for all 6th graders at Campbell Middle School in Daytona Beach.
We consider one of our most important missions to be the stewardship of our students, who are our primary focus at Embry-Riddle. Their well-being and feeling of belonging is paramount to this office. It is our goal to ensure that every student feels welcomed and included into the Embry-Riddle community.
Our office is committed to serving the needs of our students, our employees, and our community in all areas of diversity and inclusion.
Joanne Detore-Nakamura, Ph.D.
University Director
