College of Arts and Letters

diversity, equity and inclusion

You belong here.

Diversity is a core value on our campus.

The University of Toledo — and the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) — is committed to creating an environment where every student, staff member and faculty member feels included and respected.

We welcome diverse ideas, thoughts and perspectives.

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The College of Arts and Letters strives to promote greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and accountability at every level of campus life. This includes intentionally increasing compositional diversity and creating dynamic learning environments that embody acceptance and respect in which students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can thrive; and ensuring that faculty and staff are fully engaged in this initiative so that all students achieve their educational potential.

Taking a Stand

We in the UToledo College of Arts and Letters are responsive to current events that point up the ongoing need to speak out when injustices emerge. We have and will continue to take a stand on behalf of those victimized by hate crimes, intolerance, discrimination and violence simply because of their skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, age or disability. We have issued statements in response to recent examples of hate-motivated events.

Anti-Asian Hate Crimes      Conviction of Officer Derek Chauvin

education is key to stamping out hate

Learning about the experiences of those different from ourselves can reduce fear and animosity, and increase understanding to bring us closer together.  Check out our list of materials to explore — from books, films and articles to personal accounts and poetry across many diverse areas.

Inclusion Officer

CAL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team