Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Who we are and what we do

The Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) was launched in January, 2019 and at that time was the first division of its kind at a higher education institution in New Jersey. The division is charged with facilitating systemic change that addresses the following strategic priorities: creating an inclusive and equitable campus, recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty, and staff, and promoting and supporting inclusive scholarship, teaching, and professional development.

The departments in the Division of DEI include the following: Office of Social Justice and Inclusion and Conflict Resolution (SJICR), Center for Access, Persistence and Achievement (CAPA), Center for Neurodiversity, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at RowanSOM, and the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is shared between the Division of DEI and the Division of Academic Affairs.

 We are proud of the work that we have accomplished during the last 3 years. Here is a brief list of our accomplishments:

In closing, I’d like to reiterate that although we are very proud of our accomplishments, I understand that we have a great deal of work that lies ahead to ensure that we are living out our vision and mission and effectively addressing our strategic priorities: creating a more inclusive and equitable campus community; recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty and staff; and promoting and supporting inclusive scholarship, teaching, and service. I hope we can count on your support.

Monika Williams Shealey, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President
Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion