ETSU Diversity Education Program

East Tennessee State University's vision is to become the University of Choice in the region and the best regional university in the nation. We hope that this resource will provide you with tools that will support your contributions to the ETSU community so our university's vision becomes a reality.

As you think about how your work complements our university's mission, which includes enhancing the cultural environment of the region, we ask that you keep in mind the core values of our institution:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity, and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

While you are “wandering” around these pages, please consider how you are attending to cultural diversity in your day to day life here at ETSU. As you consider this, we would like to challenge you to keep your mind and heart committed to our institution’s vision, mission, and values. It is clear that through these positions and statements, ETSU truly believes that the presence of cultural diversity enriches all of us; our lives are much fuller when we embrace and celebrate the diversity present in our community and world.

We invite you to share additional resources related to diversity, multicultural competencies, and curriculum infusion that you believe will help others in their respective professional journeys. Your presence is truly appreciated on this campus, and we are committed to working with you as you further you own professional competencies in the area of diversity.

~ The ETSU Diversity Instructional Team~