University Office for Diversity & Inclusion
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Diversity & Inclusion
Defined as holding multiple perspectives without judgment. Dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexuality, physical ability, sexual identity, and geography.
Mission
The University Office for Diversity and Inclusion (UODI) has primary responsibility for providing University-wide leadership on best practices and strategies to build and sustain an inclusive campus community. UODI promotes the principles of equity and inclusion in recruitment, through diversity education and functions, and development programming. Our office strives to position Carolina to fulfill its mission of educating a diverse student body with the added goal of aspiring to attract and retain faculty and staff reflective of our larger community while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Enriching the Experience for All Members of the Carolina Community
Prospective & Incoming Students
For high school students, UODI offers guidance through every aspect of the college choice process. From scheduling a campus visit to the first day of classes, we are here to ensure that every young scholar who dreams of setting out for Carolina will find an encouraging and supportive team awaiting their arrival.
Current Students
Whether it’s orientation, first-year registration, campus life, choosing a major, or celebrating graduation, our experiences allow students to grow their cultural competency, thrive, and make their unique HEELprint. Our programs and initiatives serve as a cornerstone for academic achievement and personal growth.
Faculty & Staff
UODI offers all-encompassing support to Carolina’s faculty and staff, from the recruitment and hiring process to identifying research opportunities and facilitating an engaging workplace experience. We initiate and sustain conversations and projects that enrich your professional journey while building an inclusive work environment.
Alumni & Friends
Our work extends beyond the Carolina campus. The UODI team works with graduating students as they transition into the new experiences that await them. We foster an ongoing network that allows us to connect with alumni, community, business leaders, and external organizations for building pipelines and diversity education.
Recognition
The University Office for Diversity & Inclusion has been instrumental in creating positive recognition for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among our awards are four consecutive Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) awards in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, presented by INSIGHT Into Diversity to colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our campus was also recognized by U.S. Veteran’s Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly School in 2018.
Meet Our Staff
Special Advisor to the Provost and Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion
Interim Chief Diversity Officer
Sibby Anderson Thompkins, PhD (SIH-bee ANN-dur-son TOM-kins)
sibby@email.unc.edu
(919-843-4169
Senior Director for Education, Operations and Initiatives
Gretchen C. Bellamy, JD, LLM (GREH-chen SEE BELL-ah-me)
gretchenbellamy@unc.edu
(919-843-1895)
Antoinette Bullard (ANN-twa-NET BULL-urd)
abullard@unc.edu
(919) 843-5517
Adrianne Gibilisco (AH-dree-AH-nee JIH-bih-LIH-sco)
adrigibi@email.unc.edu
(919) 843-6085
Programmatic Support Coordinator
Taneisha Henderson (tah-NEE-sha HEN-dur-son)
taneisha@unc.edu
(919) 962-2431
Director, Carolina Collaborative for Resilience
Jessica Lambert Ward (JESS-ih-KA LAM-bert WARD)
jessical@email.unc.edu
(919) 843-8154
Director of Education, Community Engagement and Belonging
Cloe Liparini (CLO-ee LIP-a-REE-nee)
cloelip@email.unc.edu
Student Engagement Coordinator
Dway Stover (DWAY STOW-vur)
dway@email.unc.edu
(919) 962-7330
Director, Student Access & Success
Rachel Tates (RAY-chell TAYTS)
tates@email.unc.edu
(919) 843-6401
Meet our Graduate Assistant
Dee Gladney (dee glad-nee)
rodeglad@email.unc.edu
919-923-6829