RIT remains a HEED Award winner and Diversity Champion
The university is recognized by ‘INSIGHT Into Diversity’ magazine
RIT’s commitment to diversity has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine with the annual Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award and Diversity Champion designation.
The publication’s HEED Award recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Those ranked in the top tier of HEED Award recipients are selected as Diversity Champions. This year marks the 11th consecutive HEED Award and 10th consecutive Diversity Champion designation for RIT.
“It is an honor to be recognized across the past decade for our commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Keith Jenkins, vice president and associate provost for Diversity and Inclusion. “As we begin our next strategic planning process, we look forward to continuing and expanding our efforts to create equal access, opportunities, and respect for all.”
As a recipient of the HEED Award, RIT will be featured, along with 113 other awardees, in the November/December 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Award winners include undergraduate institutions, law and graduate schools, and community colleges.
Diversity Champions are selected for exemplifying an unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout their campus communities, across academic programs, and at the highest administrative levels. Known for visionary leadership, Diversity Champions are institutions that serve as role models and set the standard for thousands of other U.S. college campuses striving for inclusive excellence.
More information on the HEED Award and Diversity Champion recognition can be found on the INSIGHT Into Diversity website.
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