Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction believes that the designed and built world is enriched by differences in perspectives shaped by diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment for our students, faculty and staff; we work to provide resources and opportunities for everyone in the College, including those from communities who have been historically underserved, underrepresented and marginalized.
The College of Architecture, Design and Construction strives to graduate culturally astute leaders who foster a climate of respect and open dialogue among stakeholders of all ethnicities and orientations. We achieve this through diverse industry partnerships, projects that impact underserved communities, research that benefits our land-grant mission, and experiences that challenge and address equity and access in the world of Architecture, Design and Construction.
Goals for the 2022-23 Academic Year
Goal 1: Develop efforts that enhance recruitment of faculty, staff and students from underrepresented groups.
Goal 2: Create, promote, and encourage a consistent inclusive and supportive learning environment for current students in underrepresented populations.
Goal 3: Provide strong, expanded support for current students receiving Tiger Excellence Scholars Program (TESP) Scholarships.
Instruction, Research and Outreach
Auburn University’s mission is defined by the land-grant traditions of service and access rooted in instruction, research, and outreach. The College of of Architecture Design and Construction integrates these three pillars throughout our goals of inclusion and belonging.
Campus DEI Resources
Below are links to resources and offices on Auburn’s campus supporting inclusion initiatives.
- Auburn University Office of Inclusion and Diversity
- Cross Cultural Center for Excellence
- Diversity Awards and Incentives
- LGBTQ+ Initiatives
- Presidential Graduate Opportunity Programs
- Racial Microaggressions
- Report Bias through the Bias Education and Response Team (BERT)
- Student Involvement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
- Women’s Initiatives and Gender Equity