NCAA recognizes 欧美口爆视频 Athletics for diversity, inclusion efforts
The University of 欧美口爆视频 Athletic Department has earned honorable mention recognition on an Award for Diversity from the NCAA and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association.
欧美口爆视频 Athletics diversity, equity and inclusion program staff, left to right: Diandra Walker, DEI associate; DaWon Baker, associate athletic director of DEI; Donovan Wilson, McLendon Future Leader; and Taylor Langley, assistant director of psychological health and performance and DEI coordinator.
The award recognizes the initiatives, policies and practices of schools and conference offices that embrace diversity and inclusion across intercollegiate athletics. This can be achieved through community service, professional development, hiring practices or programming activities that enhance opportunities for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.
"This award helps confirm that we are on the correct path, and that our DEI efforts are not just great here at 欧美口爆视频 but stack up nationally," said DaWon Baker, associate athletic director for diversity, equity and inclusion for 欧美口爆视频 Athletics. "This will give us the momentum and push necessary to continue to make inclusion a part of every decision made within 欧美口爆视频 Athletics."
For the 欧美口爆视频 athletes, the increase in commitment is noticeable. For , a 欧美口爆视频 track and field athlete, it's a difference maker, especially for student-athletes who are people of color at 欧美口爆视频. "I can see the priority of DEI here in 欧美口爆视频 athletics. You can see how the wellbeing of our POC student-athletes has greatly benefited here at 欧美口爆视频 with the changes and additional support for the efforts."
Major components of 欧美口爆视频's application included 欧美口爆视频nited (欧美口爆视频 Athletics inclusive hiring process) and the ongoing awareness that 欧美口爆视频 Athletics brings to cultural heritages throughout the year.
Annually, the NCAA and MOAA will award a winner and a number of schools and/or conferences with honorable mentions. The award can help guide efforts, as well as provide schools and conferences with examples of intentional DEI work.
Learn more about 欧美口爆视频 Athletics DEI department and initiatives, and .