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Under the auspices of the President, the Division of Inclusive Excellence provides institutional leadership in enhancing respectful, diverse and inclusive work and learning environments at The College of New Jersey Community. The division serves as a partner with all campus offices as each area makes its unique contribution to the overall inclusivity of the campus community.

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A Strategy for Inclusive Excellence

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TCNJ recognizes and celebrates the contributions of African Americans throughout history and in our communities today by providing meaningful opportunities to educate, engage, and share in activities.

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Featured Events

3rd Annual Diversity Summit

The annual Diversity Summit is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to develop themselves professionally and personally towards the goal of a more equitable and inclusive campus. All members of the TCNJ community are invited to join us for a series of keynotes, workshops, giveaways, and catered meals in celebration and pursuit of inclusive excellence.

Intercultural Affairs will be hosting a Cultural Block Party, in partnership with numerous amazing cultural and identity-serving student organizations and groups! Throughout the afternoon, we will be featuring performances from Aikido, Ritmo, Lambda Upsilon Lambda, and more!. Each of our organizations will also be running various activities and games that you can participate in. And, of course, FREE FOOD!

The beginning of a new academic year is the ideal time to reaffirm and promote our collective commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. To this end, Inclusive Excellence is hosting a Diversity Day Takeover in Brower Student Center on September 23, 2022. A Diversity Resource Fair featuring student orgs and departments from across campus will be followed by the State of Diversity address by VP James A. Felton III.

PAA Talks is a TED-style Talk on AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) experiences by TCNJ’s AAPI community (PAA) members. This event is run entirely by students with two co-chairs, Gabbi Son and Brandon Hoang, and a committee of students, Kyla Ramos, Neerjah Upreti, and Christopher Cerny. With this year being the first year that PAA (Pan Asian Alliance) decided to team up with TCNJ’s Intercultural Affairs team to make this event an even greater success.

Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on numerous campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally students and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to the College. We are incredibly excited to return to an in-person celebration this year, so please consider joining us for food, friends, and a fabulous time.

The Division of Inclusive Excellence is pleased to announce that we will be hosting TCNJ's Second Annual First Generation Student Mixer on Thursday, March 24th in Education 212 from 12:30-2pm. This fantastic event is a gathering of students, staff, and faculty who identify as first generation college students. There will be several speakers as well as a catered lunch!

The Diversity Narratives Project is one of several strategic initiatives in support of the TCNJ’s efforts to promote inclusive excellence and illuminate the stories of our diverse community. The Division of Inclusive Excellence has contracted famed artist, educator, and activist Adam Mastoon to produce a series of photographic portraits, accompanied by powerful text and artwork inspired by the lived experience of our peers, colleagues, and friends. We are seeking courageous and empowered TCNJ community members who are willing to share their voices and experiences on issues related to racism, anti-racism, inclusion, and allyship.