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Equity and Diversity Programs
The mission of Equity and Diversity Programs (OED) at Ramapo College of New Jersey is to ensure the community celebrates diversity and creates a favorable campus climate for all through programs, and peer education. As an office we believe that diversity is necessary for the success of the institution.
OED assists in the recruitment, retention, engagement and graduation of traditionally represented students, conducts cross-cultural and diversity awareness training, coordinates co-curricular diversity and equity programs and advises affiliated student organizations.
Heritage Months
The Office of Equity & Diversity Programs is proud to recognize and celebrate the Heritage Months listed below. These cultural celebrations provide the college community with an opportunity to better understand and appreciate each cultural identity.
Heritage Months
- February: Black Heritage Month
- March: Women’s Herstory Month
- April: Asian-Pacific Islander Month
- June: Pride Month and Juneteenth
- September: Hispanic-Latinx Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15)
- October: Queer and Trans History Month; Disability Awareness Month
- November: Native American Heritage Month; Black Solidarity Week
Programs
The Office of Equity & Diversity Programs provides an array of educational programs and social activities that promote diversity and enhance cross-cultural understanding. For more information, please see below:
Diversity Day
Diversity Day is a day to celebrate and embrace who we are, despite our differences, no matter what race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, or disability. It is also a day to reflect on and learn about different cultures and ideologies at Ramapo College.
Diversity Convocation
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2:00 p.m.
Annual Diversity Convocation
EDIC invites all students, faculty & staff to join us for our annual Diversity Convocation. Featuring State Executive, Military Trailblazer & LGBTQ+ Champion Sue Fulton.
Location: Sharp Theater
2021 – 15TH ANNUAL DIVERSITY CONVOCATION FEATURING RESHMA SAUJANI
Mentoring
The Office of Equity and Diversity provides mentoring for Faculty and Staff. Please reach out to oed@ramapo.edu for any questions or concerns.
Rites of Passage Pre-Commencement Ceremony
2022
Wednesday, May 11th, 12:30pm
Annual Rites of Passage Ceremony
Location: Alumni Lounges
2021
Please join us for the Rites of Passage Pre-Commencement Ceremony to celebrate students of Color who have successfully completed an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree at Ramapo College.
The event recognizes their accomplishments, hard work and dedication while simultaneously acknowledging the accomplishments of their families and network of support.
Training and Development
Programs, Workshops, and Training
The Office of Equity and Diversity hosts webinars throughout the semester to educate and discuss topics of diversity and inclusion on campus and in the classroom. To schedule a DEI training session for your department or organization, please contact us at ext. 6693 or diversity@ramapo.edu
Calendar of Events
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