Programs

The Office of Institutional Transformation offers a number of programs designed to  help support the implementation of the University's integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Contact us to learn more.

Consultations and Departmental Reviews

Our offie is available to consult with your unit about the role it can play in cultivating a more welcoming University environment and provide guidance in aligning your efforts with the University's overall diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.

DEI Practitioners Group

The DEI Practitioners Group is a community of practice for embedded professionals and experts working to advance initiatives within their home units and departments. The more than 160 faculty and staff engaged in the group work in formal and informal DEI roles in every area of the University.

Through biweekly meetings convened by the Office of Institutional Transformation, the DEI Practitioners Group provides an opportunity to share best practices, strengthen relationships, learn from campus and national experts, and identify areas of need and opportunity for Notre Dame.

Spring 2024 meetings:

• January 11
• January 26
• February 7
• February 23
• March 6
• March 22
• April 4
• April 15
• May 8

Inquire about membership

Inclusive Leadership Colloquium Lecture Series

The Office of Institutional Transformation—in partnership with Human Resources and the Provost’s Office—is pleased to sponsor the Inclusive Leadership Colloquium Lecture Series (ILCLS) for faculty and staff. ILCLS will bring insightful and innovative leaders in diverse, equitable, and inclusive practice to Notre Dame, where they will share ideas, best practices, and inspiration around DEI-related topics of interest. 

The series offers participants an opportunity to hear from experts, receive information about DEI concepts and strategies, and strengthen the community of practice at Notre Dame committed to DEI work on our campus. Consistent with this goal, we ask that participants commit to attending each of the series’ sessions. Registration is required.

Spring 2024 sessions:

• January 31
  Building the Beloved Community: Perspectives
  Panel Discussion and Kick-off reception
• March 5
  Dr. Tia Brown McNair
  Lecture and book discussion: “From Equity Walk to Equity Talk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education”
• April 29
  Dr. Jennifer Ho
  Lecture and discussion: “My Path to Anti-Racism as an Asian American Educator”

Speakers Bureau

We are currently developing a catalogue of Notre Dame faculty and staff who can conduct talks internally and externally on a variety of DEI-related topics. These subject-matter experts bring deep knowledge, experience, and passion that can help build awareness and understanding in the areas that affect you most. 

Workshops and Webinars

Our office is available to deliver workshops on Notre Dame's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy as well as facilitate in-person and online professional development opportunities.