Inclusive Excellence
The College of Design, Architecture, and Planning (DAAP) is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where creativity thrives. We strive to nurture a student body that mirrors the rich diversity of Cincinnati and its surrounding areas, ensuring that all students, staff, faculty, and community members are supported, empowered, and celebrated.
At DAAP, we promote diversity and inclusion through our personal reflections, intellectual pursuits, and professional development. From orientation through graduation, our dedicated faculty and staff work to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, supported, and respected.
Our Commitment in Action
- DAAP is in the third year of the P&G Diversity in Design partnership. This initiative supports students in DAAPcamps and both undergraduate and graduate students in the School of Design through scholarships and mentorships.
- Awarded the UC Equity & Inclusion Incentive Grant for 2022-23 to support training workshops for students, faculty, and staff.
Resources
- Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) & Access: The Office of Equal Opportunity & Access is responsible for ensuring compliance with university policies and federal and state laws pertaining to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
- Accessibility Resources: At UC, we are committed every day to providing full and equal access to students, employees and visitors with disabilities.
- African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC): The AACRC’s primary focus is to address the academic, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the Black student population. The AACRC supports the mission of the university by recruiting and retaining students at UC.
- UC Bearcats Pantry: The UC Bearcats Pantry and Resource Center provides free food, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and professional clothing to students of all backgrounds with food and other insecurities.
- Dean of Students: The Dean of Students Office serves students and their families as they navigate the collegiate experience through support services and resources committed to students’ advocacy, safety and well-being.
- Ethnic Programs & Services: The Office of Ethnic Programs and Services provides quality programs and services that encourage academic excellence, positive social interaction, cultural enrichment, student leadership development and community service.
- Living-Learning Communities Living-Learning Communities (LLC): LLC's are smaller, residential communities that provide students with a dynamic educational experience with others who have similar academic interests. A couple of LLCs they provide is the; IMPACT house for first-generation students, the Audre Lorde Social Justice House an LGBTQ+ inclusive living space, and Women in Science for first-year women that are interested in the Medical field.
- Ombuds Office (Conflict Management): The Office of the University Ombuds is a safe place for all members of the UC community to talk about university related conflicts, issues or concerns.
- UC Counseling and Psychological Resources (CAPS): Students and members of the UC community concerned about students have access to mental health crisis care and consultation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. UC Crisis Intervention We offer 24/7 phone crisis access to students wo are in need of immediate support through telephone consultations or after hours crisis support.
- UC Crisis Intervention: UC Crisis Intervention offer 24/7 phone crisis access to students wo are in need of immediate support through telephone consultations or after hours crisis support.
- UC LGBTQ Center: The LGBTQ Center supports the mission of UC through a commitment to diversity, equity, leadership development, and intellectual inquiry with particular respect to sexual orientation and gender identity.
- UC Student Wellness Center: The Student Wellness Center empowers students to make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness by providing evidence-based education, inclusive resources, and nonjudgmental support.
- UC Veterans Programs and Services: If you are a current member of the United States Military, a veteran, or an eligible dependent of a veteran, you can expect to receive quality and expedient services from our dedicated staff.
- UC Women’s Center: The UC Women's Center is committed to the personal and professional growth of women and gender non-conforming students by facilitating action toward intersectional gender equity, promoting social justice, and fostering connections for all students.
- Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) & Access: The Office of Equal Opportunity & Access is responsible for ensuring compliance with university policies and federal and state laws pertaining to equal opportunity and affirmative action.
- UC Black Faculty Association: The work of the Black Faculty Association has helped unify, increase productivity, and enhance the morale of black faculty at UC.
- UC LGBTQ Staff and Faculty Association: This organization works to create a more equitable environment in which LGBTQ members of the university community can flourish in their work.
- UC Latino Faculty Association: This organization provides opportunities to develop a stronger campus community, and provides a forum for discussion and action related to concerns of the Latino population on campus.
- Disabled Faculty and Staff Association: The Disabled Faculty and Staff Association is an advocacy group that supports faculty and staff with all disabilities by supporting professional growth, educational pursuits, and striving for access across campus.
Contact Us
The DAAP DE&I Committee wants to hear about opportunities to improve the college within the areas of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. All Faculty, Staff, Students, and DAAP Community Members are welcome to comment.
Questions?
Looking for a specific resource or simply unsure of where to go? Contact our Assistant Director of Inclusive Excellence:
Kiaya Demere Carter
Asst Director, DAAP Faculty Affairs
5470 Aronoff Center