Employee Diversity at ODU
Diversity & Inclusion is the Monarch way!
ODU is enriched by the many experiences and perspectives each individual member brings to our community.
At Old Dominion University, diversity and inclusion are a major part of our DNA. We are proud to be part of a local, state, and international community, where our student workers, faculty, researchers, administrators, and staff hail from more than 100 countries. This rich diversity makes us a stronger educational institution by enhancing our learning and engaging us in meaningful dialogue and problem-solving. Because we know that maintaining our climate of employee diversity and respect is an indispensable part of our institutional success, we remain committed to increasing our workforce diversity to become a national exemplar in higher education.
100+
countries represented
Student Workers, Researchers, Administrators, Faculty, and Staff
2018
Heed award Winner
Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT
2019
Top 100 Best Employers for Diversity
In the United States, according to Forbes magazine
2020
Top 10 Military Friendly Institution
Top 10 school for military & vets by militaryfriendly.com
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to empower each employee to promote excellence and become an engaged citizen who uses their acquired knowledge and skills with integrity and compassion to improve the campus and the world.
ODU is deeply committed to the success of our entire workforce. All employees at every rank and classification are a critical part of the Monarch community, and deserving of the best possible experience, regardless of their:
- race/color
- national or ethnic origin
- ancestry
- age
- religion or religious creed
- political affiliation
- income/economic status
- educational background
- ability
- sex or gender
- gender identity and/or expression
- sexual orientation
- pregnancy
- military or veteran status
- genetic information
For this reason, increasing faculty and staff diversity has been and remains a top priority at ODU.
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs or affinity groups) affirm employee diversity and offer resources to enhance employee quality of life. Explore what the ERGs have to offer, or ways you can partner to offer your own skills to make ODU an excellent, diverse, and inclusive place to work!
Asian Caucus
Association for University Administrators
Coalition of Black Faculty and Administrators
Employees with Disabilities Association
Hourly and Classified Employees (HACE)
Hispanic and Latino Employee Association
ODU Diversity In the News
NEWS
ODU Named One of America's Top 100 Employers for Diversity
Forbes magazine recognizes the University in its 2019 rankings.
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Old Dominion Honored for its Diversity Efforts
University wins Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from "INSIGHT into Diversity" magazine.
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Old Dominion Only Virginia Institution in Top 30 'Best for Vets' Rankings
The ranking marks the fifth year in a row ODU has been recognized by the national publication Military Times.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
National Asian-American & Pacific Islander Month
05/01/2024
Jun 1LGBTQ+ Pride Month
06/01/2024
Aug 1National Civility Month
08/01/2024
