Welcome
There are two major reasons to form students who are culturally competent, and can embrace and celebrate diversity. The first is the demographic revolution occurring in the United States, where persons of color will make up an increasing percentage of this nation's population and will be business owners, customers, and professionals. They will represent the workforce that will be driving our economy. The second reason is the trend toward a global economy.
Our office is devoted to supporting the development of the next generation of professionals, corporate, government, and university leaders. To be successful in the 21st century, the new college graduate must be able to:
- Have business and market knowledge
- Find solutions to multidisciplinary problems
- Work effectively in virtual teams
- Have multicultural knowledge and social awareness competence
- Have excellent communication skills, including multiple languages
We believe that diversity is the engine for innovation and enables higher levels of excellence. Our office success depends on the engagement and support from our faculty, staff, students, and the higher levels of administration. Faculty and staff diversity is critical for our students’ education. Diversifying the faculty and staff is therefore one of our office's major goals.
To become a Tier One university and to serve our students, faculty, and staff, and the community around us, UT Dallas needs to be a passionate leader of diversity. Our office is committed to make this a reality.
Magaly Spector, Ph.D.
VP for Diversity & Community Engagement
Updated: October 30, 2008
