HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Mission
The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) works to drive an equitable and inclusive culture for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to educate, advocate, engage, and empower the Hofstra community by cultivating partnerships and resources to create and sustain a diverse culture of belonging. Leveraging diversity across all spectrums is how we all achieve success.
Goals
- Identify and implement specific initiatives, resources, strategies, policies, and practices that promote an inclusive campus and community environment.
- To promote the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and ensure that they are embedded in the framework of the institution’s vision and mission.
The Inaugural Hofstra IMPACT Awards
The Hofstra IMPACT Awards recognize and celebrate members of the campus community (individuals, organizations, office units, or academic units) whose leadership, service, scholarship, and advocacy foster an inclusive, equitable, and thriving university environment. Grounded in intentional action and innovation, the awards honor those who create meaningful opportunities for access, belonging, and academic excellence.
Learn More About the IMPACT AwardsFireside Chat
Wednesday April 16, 2026
The Office of Equity & Inclusion and the Student Diversity Advisory Board (SDAB) invite students to join an open dialogue about the survey findings. This session will provide students with an opportunity to reflect, ask questions, and help shape a community of inclusion and belonging together.
Learn MoreCall for Proposals
Circle Symposium Fall 2026
Date: October 15, 2026
Theme: Innovative Curriculum and Inclusive Classrooms
The Office of Equity and Inclusion invites, faculty, staff, and students to submit proposals for the Circle Symposium Fall 2026. We welcome proposals that explore innovative classrooms in the broadest sense, not only the physical spaces, but as dynamic environments shaped by pedagogy, technology, collaboration, and community engagement.
Professional Development
Micro-Grants
Development by promoting and upholding the core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
Learn About Micro-GrantsInclusive Hiring Workshop
Inclusive Hiring Workshops provide faculty, staff, and administrators with strategies and tools to strengthen recruitment practices.
Learn About Hiring WorkshopsWorkshops and Training Sessions
These sessions are tailored to meet the needs of units, departments, committees, student organizations, and athletic teams. Workshop requests must be submitted at least four weeks in advance.
Sign UpEvents & Programs
The Office of Equity and Inclusion endorses a variety of campus-wide events and programs throughout the year, all aimed at celebrating the diverse community and promoting multicultural understanding.
GET INVOLVED
Resources
Hofstra University offers numerous opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations about equity and inclusion, to learn from others, and to get involved.
Ways to EngageEthicsPoint
Hofstra University supports an environment characterized by open and honest communication, and it encourages members of the community to seek out the appropriate University personnel when they believe policies or standards have been violated.
EthicsPoint Online Reporting System
Hofstra is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all members of our diverse campus community can thrive. We recognize that individuals who are not U.S. citizens could face certain challenges, and we are dedicated to supporting them. We strive to create a campus where every student, faculty, and staff member feels valued, safe, and empowered.