Initiatives

Advancing diverse educational experiences, equitable resource allocation, an inclusive culture and sense of belonging is not the responsibility of a single campus unit, but of the entire university community. The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Office serves as a convener and coordinator for supporting access and opportunity at Kansas State University. While we are engaging a broad range of strategies and activities to accomplish our goals, there are several that are key to advancing the K-State Next Gen mission.

Strategic Plan

The first-ever universitywide strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, known as Our Lens, Our Focus, Our K-State, is a five year inclusive excellence plan that provides a clear and holistic view of equity gaps, outlining targeted aims and actions for addressing those disparities

Campus initiatives

Here are some of the key initiatives and programs in place to strengthen our university’s commitment to excellence, education and growth.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Week

The connection between Dr. King and our campus is strong. We celebrate his impact every year.

THRT Campus Center

Kansas State University envisions a TRHT Campus Center that advocates for underserved populations, strives to eliminate hatred and prejudice, and amplifies historically silenced or ignored voices.

SAFE Zone

The purpose of the SAFE Zone program is to provide campus "safe zones" where individuals affected by homophobia, hateful acts, and sexual violence can safely go for support and assistance. By placing the SAFE Zone symbol on their office door, desk, or backpack, SAFE Zone allies signify that their space is a safe place to talk about issues which impact people who have been affected by any type of hateful or homophobic act, or who have been affected by sexual violence, sexual harassment, or any criminal or distressing situation.

KSUnite

KSUnite is a rallying cry that joins the entire university family together to uphold the value of human diversity and inclusion for community

Join KSUnite

Our initiatives are a series of strategic efforts and programs intended to advance a culture of learning, community and belonging. Each initiative is a product of collaboration and partnership with various units throughout the university.

Campus initiatives

KSUnite