Ensuring a Diverse Faculty - Faculty Diversity Task Force

Recognizing the value of a broad spectrum of perspectives to the learning environment, the university established this ongoing task force in 2004 to help it meet its goal of a faculty that includes "individuals of diverse genders, colors, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religious beliefs, ages, learning and physical abilities, socioeconomic status, and marital status. Diversity among faculty also extends to the regions and cultures taught, researched, and represented." Initiatives stemming from the recommendations of the task force include:

• University Mission Statement
  The language in the University's mission statement reflects Hofstra's commitment to diversity.