Welcome to the Division of People, Culture and Belonging. We share with you our motivation, our passion, and our drive to reach new heights in diversity and inclusive excellence at Kent State University.
In September 2023, the divisions of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) merged to create the new Division of People, Culture and Belonging. Under the leadership of Vice President Amoaba Gooden, this division will enhance Kent State’s focus on the well-being of people and organizational culture while elevating the work of both units. The Division of People, Culture and Belonging will strengthen efforts geared toward Kent State’s institutional mission and vision and advance the university’s culture of care, kindness and respect.
Share Your Ideas
Over the next several months, Vice President Gooden and her team will work with university divisions and a process team made up of Kent State University community members to design and refine the Division of People, Culture and Belonging. We want to hear from you! Please share your ideas on unique opportunities you think Kent State should consider with the alignment of the divisions of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Reimagining the Academy Conference: Register now!
Kent State University, Miami University and Ohio University have joined forces to form a collaborative conference: Reimagining the Academy: Building Communities for Access and Transformational Change. This new alliance will allow the universities to come together for one conference that will share expertise and leverage their strengths. Visit our website to learn more about the collaboration and register today!
2021 Climate Study on Race: Our Voices Count
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging hosted the public release of the final report on the 2021 Climate Study on Race: Our Voices Count on Wednesday, April 12. All Kent State students, faculty and staff were invited to attend the virtual event. Below is a link to watch the presentation, and the presentation and final report will be added to the Climate Study website soon.
Diversity Dashboard
Kent State University is committed to being an inclusive and equitable place for all who live, work and study here. The Division of People, Culture and Belonging created an interactive diversity dashboard that provides a detailed breakdown of our community.
How You Can Help Our Students
Contribute to People, Culture and Belonging Foundation Funds
The Division of People, Culture and Belonging oversees development funds which are used to support diversity initiatives at Kent State University. Additionally, scholarships are awarded directly from these accounts as an effort to ensure students are given every opportunity to succeed. Please consider contributing today!
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