WashU is committed to fostering an environment where faculty can deepen their understanding and appreciation for diversity and inclusion, while also fostering equity in their research, teaching, and community engagement.
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Diversity
Faculty Affairs and Diversity on the Danforth campus plays a critical role in ensuring and promoting the success of faculty of all backgrounds, on all tracks and at all career stages. They provide professional and leadership development for tenured/tenure-track faculty and teaching, research, and practice faculty.
Office of Institutional Equity
The Office of Institutional Equity works with existing diversity, equity, inclusion, climate, and culture offices, initiatives, and entities across the university serving as a catalyst for this work across the institution.
Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) promotes inclusive, evidence-based pedagogy, develops teaching-focused collaborations among campus partners, and strives to create a transformational educational experience inside and outside the classroom.
Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office
The Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office is committed to responding to gender and sex discrimination – including sexual harassment and sexual violence – in an effective and timely manner. We are equally committed to ensuring any individuals involved in these incidents will be treated fairly and respectfully.
Human Resources
WashU aims to cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect, where the dignity, worth and uniqueness of each individual is valued and appreciated. To report any concerns that you may have, you can contact Human Resources via the HR Confidential Concern portal.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the School of Medicine
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion directly supports the School of Medicine’s commitment to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive and nurturing of people from all backgrounds.
Office of Military and Veteran Services
The Office of Military and Veteran Services is WashU’s focal point for military and veteran matters, to include transitioning military-connected students into higher education, providing and connecting students with programs and services, and partnering across campus and in the community.
Office of the Ombuds
The Offices of the Ombuds serve as confidential, independent and impartial resources that offer assistance in the informal resolution of university-related conflicts and advocate for fair treatment and process.
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Diversity
Faculty Affairs and Diversity on the Danforth campus plays a critical role in ensuring and promoting the success of faculty of all backgrounds, on all tracks and at all career stages. They provide professional and leadership development for tenured/tenure-track faculty and teaching, research, and practice faculty.
Faculty Community Groups
Staff and faculty have organized the following groups to share resources and be in community with each other. Additionally, community members may have organized groups in their school or department.
Day of Dialogue and Action
Each year, we come together to explore critical issues facing our community. We confront questions that challenge each of us to do better and be better.
Engage EDI
In support of Here & Next, this three-series program welcomes all staff and faculty to join our university’s collective pursuit of a transformed campus community. From newly hired employees to tenured faculty, curious observers to committed change makers, wherever you are on your EDI journey and in the university you are a part of building, maintaining, and extending equity, diversity, and inclusion at WashU.
SafeZones Training for Faculty and Staff
SafeZones Training for Faculty and Staff offers faculty, graduate teaching assistants, and staff inclusivity training to promote safer and more secure living, learning and research environments for WashU’s LGBTQIA* students.
Trainings for the School of Medicine community
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers training opportunities to support the School of Medicine community in developing a greater awareness, understanding, commitment and action framework regarding diversity, equity and inclusion.
Veteran Ally Program
The Veteran Ally Program facilitates a network of faculty, staff and administrators committed to creating a welcoming and supportive campus environment for military service members, veterans and family members of veterans who study at WashU.
Danforth Campus Accessibility Maps
The online campus map provides accessibility information, such as the locations of accessible entrances, elevators, and power assist doors. It also provides information about accessible parking and routes.
Digital Accessibility
Washington University strives to make our web content accessible for all site visitors, including people who have physical or cognitive impairments and those using assistive technology.
Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program
The Distinguished Visiting Scholars program brings to Washington University historically underrepresented scholars who have distinguished themselves as leaders and innovators.
Event Accommodations Fund
Student organizations and academic departments in need of funding to defray accommodations expenses for events speakers and attendees with disabilities may apply for funding.
Faculty and Staff Well-Being
The WashU employee experience embraces a culture of care. Our missions are rooted in serving others, and to do that, it is important to take care of ourselves too. Explore Employee Wellness Programs, mental health resources, family care support, and financial tools.
Family Care Resources
Knowing that family members are safe and well-cared for is the cornerstone of healthy work-life balance. Washington University is committed to providing the support you need to navigate the systems that provide care.
Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office
The Gender Equity and Title IX Compliance Office is committed to responding to gender and sex discrimination – including sexual harassment and sexual violence – in an effective and timely manner. We are equally committed to ensuring any individuals involved in these incidents will be treated fairly and respectfully.
Gender-Inclusive Restrooms
Washington University has all gender restrooms throughout the Danforth and Medical Campuses.
Policies and Guides
We are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all members of the Washington University community. Our policies support and protect diversity and inclusion at the university.