Senior Administrators

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Dilip Das, Ph.D.

Dr. Dilip Das joined The University of Toledo in May 2022 bringing his strong commitment to improving diversity, opportunity and belonging through collaboration to lead the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

An alumnus of UToledo, Das led diversity initiatives at the University of Michigan for 15 years as assistant vice provost for equity, inclusion and academic affairs. At the University of Michigan, he co-led a campus-wide diversity, equity and inclusion strategic plan and task forces and implemented a number of task force recommendations to support students with disabilities, Native American students and undocumented students. He also was engaged in projects to create new equity-based recruitment, interviewing and hiring tools.

Das’ career also includes serving as the program officer for the University of Michigan’s Center for South Asian Studies, executive director of the New Canaan Nature Center in Connecticut, director of natural areas and interpretation of the Geneva Park District in Illinois, and director of youth, family and teacher programs at Morton Arboretum in Illinois.

Das has a doctorate in higher education administration from UToledo, a master’s degree in science education from Northern Illinois University, and a bachelor’s degree in biology and teaching certificate from St. Olaf College.