As an established leader in Christ-centered counseling and ministry education, and a university of first-choice for top talent, the Richmont Graduate University Diversity Statement reflects this continuing quest for excellence with these words:
Richmont is committed to the intentional creation of an environment of belonging that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, with the goal of advancing God’s healing, restoration, and transformation in the lives of individuals, families, churches, and communities.
Co-Coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Co-Coordinator for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Atlanta Staff Liaison
Chattanooga Staff Liaison
Chattanooga Faculty Liaison
Atlanta Faculty Liaison
Alumni Liaison
Office of Diversity and Inclusion Graduate Assistant
Atlanta Staff Liaison
Throughout the remainder of the year and thereafter, we will host many more Virtual Town Hall meetings.
The purpose will be to provide a forum for students, faculty, and staff to process recent events. It will also promote dialogue on how we can partner with and advocate for the disadvantaged across the various spaces our lives inhabit.
We look forward to your participation.
This is just the beginning. For true change to occur in us, our Richmont community and our nation, each of us must be involved in:
Toward this end, beginning fall 2020, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) will provide ongoing opportunities for courageous conversations on topics such as (but not limited to) diversity, racial injustice, cultural humility, racism, and the church and its role in social change, and other related areas of focus through the hosting of
These are just a few areas of activity that the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will focus on. Much, much more is on the horizon.
Finally, thanks to a combined effort from members of our Richmont community, some beginning resources are available to help you in your cultural diversity education. You will find reading and video suggestions, podcasts, professional development resources, and links to a range of advocacy groups which may be helpful as you look for ways to become involved.
We are in the midst of a watershed moment in our nation’s history. Inherent is an opportunity for us to see, hear, and understand more clearly the realities and impact of institutional racism on the everyday lives of people of color. This is an opportunity for us to individually, and as a Richmont community, share in the responsibility of doing more…and of being more.
Please know that your Office of Diversity & Inclusion is here with resources to support you. Again, thank you, Blessings to you, and be safe.