About the Chief Diversity Officer

A letter from the Chief Diversity Officer

Greetings Shocker Nation!

My name is Dr. Marché Fleming-Randle and I have the honor of serving as your Chief Diversity Officer! The role of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) was established Marche Fleming-Randle in June 2015 by President John W. Bardo to provide leadership and vision for initiatives that align with the principles and goals of inclusive excellence at Wichita State. The Chief Diversity Officer, in collaboration with the President’s Diversity Council, partners both horizontally and vertically throughout the university to support WSU faculty, staff, students and community to create a campus that reflects and promotes – in all community members – the evolving diversity of society as a part of the overall university strategic plan.

Inclusive excellence enhances the learning experience by exposing and challenging us to consider, weigh, and value the thoughts, experiences and practices of others different from ourselves. As a university leader, I strongly believe that we have an obligation to create the best possible educational environment for students whose lives are likely to be significantly changed during their time at Wichita State University and we will only be successful when we promote inclusive excellence for all.

I encourage you to explore the website, where you will find a wealth of information on events, activities, programs, opportunities, and resources related to inclusive excellence and is often referred to as diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sincerely,

Marche Fleming-Randle signature

Marché Fleming-Randle, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Why is the Chief Diversity Officer role important?

The Chief Diversity Officer serves as the university's champion for inclusive excellence and ensures collaboration within all diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and tactics across the campus community. The Chief Diversity Officer serves in a strategic leadership role to ensure institutional accountability across all sectors of the campus community.

What does the Chief Diversity Officer do?

The Chief Diversity Officer provides university leadership on the strategic direction diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. In addition, the Chief Diversity Officer provides institutional guidance pertaining to Wichita State policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations and best-practices that promote a positive campus climate. Through the President’s Diversity Council, the Chief Diversity Officer supports strategic planning, conducts training and serves as a university champion of all underrepresented populations across the campus community.

How does the Chief Diversity Officer collaborate with the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance, Human Resources and General Counsel?

These offices have a tremendous influence on organizational culture and work together to ensure Wichita State's actions builds a vibrant university culture through its policies, processes and procedures. This is important because it provides the institutional foundation by which a positive campus climate is established and sustained.

University Resources

The following Wichita State offices contribute to the university's diversity landscape.

External Resources

Below is a sampling of available opportunities and external resources for promoting diversity.