Office of Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) at Minnesota State ensures students, faculty, and staff learn and work in environments that actively promote equity and inclusion.

We do this by consulting, advising, training, and providing policy development in the areas of of equity, inclusion, diversity, equal access and opportunity, cultural competence, culturally responsive pedagogy, community engagement, and affirmative action. In addition, OEI partners with communities, businesses, and civic and educational organizations to impact student success, procurement practices, and campus climate.

The Minnesota State Office of Equity and Inclusion works to center equity, as well as embed equity-minded and anti-racist practices throughout all Minnesota State operations. To realize equitable outcomes for both students and employees, our collective pursuit of Equity 2030 necessitates intentionality, broad culture change, innovation, collaboration, and a holistic approach. The values that guide this work include anti-racism, intersectionality, access and opportunity, and cultural competency and responsiveness.

OEI Initiatives

Use the sidebar navigation to find resources on Campus Climate, Equity by Design, the Equity Scorecard, Trainings, and more.

View the Strategic Plan Overview
View the Diversity and Equity Strategic Planning Toolkit for Campuses

Glossary

The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) has developed a Guide for a Glossary of Terms and language often referenced in equity, diversity and inclusion discussions and efforts.

Please note this document offers an expansive list of terms from across various sources and it should not be considered exhaustive or comprehensive. It will be updated on an ongoing basis.

Minnesota State faculty and staff can find more information and resources on OEI Connect, sign in using StarID@MinnState.edu.

Minnesota State Campus Diversity Officers (CDO) strive to build strategic diversity capacity at the institutional level. The CDO is an integrative role that coordinates, leads, enhances, and in some instances supervises formal diversity capabilities of the institution in an effort to create an environment that is inclusive and excellent for all.

View the CDO Directory

Rassheedah "Eda" Watts
Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
Eda.Watts@MinnState.edu

Priyank Shah
Associate Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion
Priyank.Shah@MinnState.edu

Ka Yang
Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
651-201-1863
Ka.Yang@MinnState.edu

Desiree' Clark
Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance Officer
651-201-1417
Desiree.Clark@MinnState.edu

Ashley Atteberry
Associate Compliance Officer
651-724-9337
Ashley.Attebery@MinnState.edu

Tarnjeet Kang
Director of Equity Assessment
Tarnjeet.Kang@MinnState.edu

Office of Equity and Inclusion