Group of Diverse, Multiethnic People with Their Hands in the Middle

Embry-Riddle is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education. We continually strive to recognize, respect and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support and embrace our diverse community.

Our mission is to advance the campus community's understanding, commitment and respect for diversity, equity and inclusion. Through providing or supporting education, mentoring, programming, advocacy and outreach, the office will foster an environment that is both beneficial and supportive for all students, faculty and staff.

The Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CDI) at the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus celebrates the diversity of students, faculty and staff, and assists in efforts that create an inclusive academic and learning environment through programs, services, resources, trainings and workshops. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion is open to everyone and provides resources and advocacy specifically on behalf of women in STEM, people of color, LGBTQ+ persons and students from other diverse identity groups. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion strives to be a collaborative campus partner that helps students to adapt and thrive in diverse environments, engage in creative, productive and meaningful activities, and understand the impacts of their behaviors on others. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion also engages collaboratively in efforts that support enrollment, persistence and retention, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

The following are some of the programs and educational opportunities which can be requested from the University’s Diversity & Inclusion team:

  • Active Allyship
  • Civil Discourse
  • Community Engagement Support
  • Cultural Competency
  • Identity Development
  • Implicit Bias
  • Inclusive Team-Building
  • JEDI Journey (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
  • Leadership Workshops
  • Psychological Safety
  • Safe Zone Training
  • Special designed programming
  • Special topic lectures

Diversity Enrollment

American Indian/Alaskan Native 18 0.5%
Asian 217 6%
Black/African American 69 2%
Gender Unknown 8 0.2%
Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx 514 15.6%
LGBTQIA+ (estimate) 10%
Men 2,355 72%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 17 0.52%
Nonresident (International) 288 8.7%
Race/Ethnicity Unknown 76 2.3%
Self-Identifying Students with Disabilities 159 4.8%
Two or More Races 262 7.9%
White 1,825 55%
Women 923 28%
Total Campus Enrollment 3,286

Diverse Student and Affinity Groups

The following is a list of some of the Prescott campus' diverse student clubs and organizations.

Additional Resources

Contact Us

Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Student Union 107

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