Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The College of Education & Human Development is committed to promoting and protecting diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive climate that validates social identities, including but not limited to the following, as well as intersections thereof: age, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geographic location, immigration status, Indigeneity, language, nationality, political affiliation, race/ethnicity, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation/identity, and socioeconomic status/social class.

45% 45% of students in the College of Education & Human Development self-identify as Students of Color.
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78% 78% of the College's student population is female.
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$400K Student scholarship support is a critical component for the college and our students.
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96% 96% of our Dean's Future Scholars graduate from high school and 72% enroll in college.
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Faculty Spotlight

Leading by example.

The College of Education & Human Development is actively engaged in diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Dean’s Future Scholars celebrates its silver anniversary

From humble beginnings to a 25-year legacy, Dean’s Future Scholars has beaten the odds to empower more than 1,800 first-generation college students

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Faces of the Pack: Fabian Gomez

'I want to inspire people with disabilities to pursue their dreams'

A group of high school participants in front of the William J. Raggio Building.

Washoe County high schoolers participate in Early Childhood Education Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Program aims to prepare the next generation of early childhood educators