Encouraging community and an informed respect for all differences among students, faculty, and staff by fostering an inclusive environment that prepares students to be engaged participants in global society.

Illinois State University's Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action is responsible for participating in and monitoring the campus affirmative action/equal employment opportunity compliance program, overseeing the University's plan for diversity; encouraging university efforts at recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, faculty and staff; implementing and increasing University-wide activities emphasizing diversity; and coordinating training and information programs.

The Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action provides assistance to individuals who have concerns or questions regarding:

• Accessibility
• Sexual Harassment
• Discrimination and Harassment based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Ancestry, Age, Marital Status, Physical or Mental Disability, Unfavorable Discharge from Military, Status as a Disabled Veteran or Veteran of the Vietnam Era.