As a large and important institution of the state and the country, the University operates in a society in which the issues associated with diversity continue to be politically significant and constantly changing. Nevertheless the University has remained steadfast in its commitment to a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. The means by which those goals are achieved are a matter of constant discussion and modification. The Principles of Community state our commitment to a diverse and tolerant learning community.

In numerous more specific ways, the campus implements its commitment to effectively serve all the people of a very diverse state. For example, the General Education requirement includes a course in social-cultural diversity.

As one of its first high profile programs, the new Office of Campus Community Relations, with an Associate Executive Vice Chancellor, has initiated the Campus Community Book Project.

The Campus vigorously implements equal opportunity policies typical of large public institutions. These are documented in the other items below.

A more detailed discussion of the success of these programs is contained in the essay.