Campus Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
McDaniel College was the first coeducational college south of the Mason-Dixon Line, and one of the first coeducational colleges in the nation. We strive to continue this tradition of social justice by committing ourselves to being a diverse and inclusive community. We are guided by our First Principles, which compel us to place students at the center of a humane environment and demand that we respect others and share responsibility for the common good.

Professional Support Offices That Support Diversity & Inclusion Mentorship & Development

Supporting Our Students Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Structural Committee Work
MICUA Diversity Surveys
Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) member institutions serve 64,000 students every year. The student population is economically diverse, racially diverse, and demographically diverse in other ways, including adult learners and non-traditional students, students who speak English as a second language, students who are first to go to college in their families, and transfer students from community colleges.
Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA) Surveys
The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation in 2008 that requires each independent institution that receives State Sellinger funds to report annually to MICUA on programs and practices that promote and enhance cultural diversity. As defined in statute, “cultural diversity” means the inclusion of those racial and ethnic groups that traditionally have been underrepresented in higher education.
McDaniel College is a proud MICUA member. Recent MICUA Diversity Surveys are available for review below.
Fall 2020 Diversity Related Education & Programming
SAAC Voter Registration Initiative
Invisible Disabilities Awareness
What Does It Mean to Be an American? Mixed-Status Immigrant Families and Their Experiences with Voting, Immigration Policies, and U.S. Belonging
National Coming Out Day Celebration
Life in the US as a LatinX Individual Panel
Diversity Related Trainings (2018-2019 & 2019-2020)
Diversity Issues: Structural Inequality and Classroom Strategies
The Struggle is (Still) Real: Mental Health and Disabilities on Campus.
Faculty Book Club 2018
LatinX/Hispanic Students: Best Practices and Promise for Our Growing Population
Understanding Microaggressions in Course Evaluations
NFO The Struggle is Real: Mental Health and Disabilities on Campus
Factuality
Case Studies on Tackling Your Classroom Cultural Conflicts
NFO Leaving our Bias at the Door
Restorative Practices
Self-Empowerment through Writing: The Benefits of Affirmative Writing Activities Across Disciplines
Faculty Book Club 2019
Restorative Practice and Community Building
Faculty Discussion about Diversity Statements
Microaggressions in our Classrooms
Generation Z
Third Thursday – Faculty Showcase & Happy Hour
NFO The Struggle is Real: Mental Health and Disabilities on Campus
NFO Imposter Syndrome and its Impact on Students

The Washington Regional Task Force against Campus Prejudice
Spring of 2020
SafeZone Trainings February 25 and 27
“Safe Zone” is a term used ubiquitously by schools and workplaces to indicate both the learning opportunity (Safe Zone workshops) and the people who have completed them (Safe Zone-trained individuals). And even more broadly, the term “safe zone” is used to refer to LGBTQ awareness workshops.
Diversity in our Academic Curriculum
Student Organizations: Culture, Diversity, Gender & Sexuality
Stay Up-to-Date Learn More
Clubs and organizations are always changing. For a complete list of current clubs and organizations, visit The Arch, which has a comprehensive listing of up-to-date organizations.
Go to The ArchA Diverse Class Class of 2023
The Fall 2019 entering class was the most racially diverse in the college's history, reflecting our commitment to making McDaniel a diverse and inclusive community. However we recognize that our institutional profile does not yet reflect the diversity of our country and we are committed to expanding our efforts. Please note that all data is self-reported through the application.