The Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
Building community, connecting students to resources, supporting growth and development.
diversity (n)
The visible and invisible characteristics and experiences that make people different. Everyone is diverse.
equity (v)
Identifying and addressing imbalances and barriers that inhibit group and individual full engagement and success.
inclusion (v)
The act of ensuring all groups and individuals have equal access to resources and opportunities.
belonging (n)
The nexus of diversity, equity and inclusion where all groups and individuals feel welcomed, valued, and are empowered to be active members in the community.
Meet Our Team
-
Bio Item
Janice Branch Hall , bioAssociate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
-
Bio Item
Emily McCorkle , bioDirector for Student Success
-
Bio Item
Coral Rojas , bioAssistant Director Outreach, Recruitment, Pre-Collegiate Programs
-
Bio Item
A’me Dalton , bioSpecial Projects Manager - Communications and Events
-
Bio Item
Cassy Kost , bioDEIB Specialist
As a team, the "Fab Five" believes they are a team who promotes excellence. The team focuses on driving strategic, innovative practices with results. The team is purpose-driven and creates an inclusive society. The team views themselves as visionary trailblazers who are making a difference in the Pamplin College of Business and beyond.
About Us
Charles Schwab Financial Planning Suite, Classroom, Class, Learning, Lecture, Listening, Teaching, Derek Klock, Associate Professor, Pamplin College of Business
VISION
Inspire a sense of belonging for students and stakeholders using inclusive and innovative practices to elevate the human experience by developing culturally informed community leaders.
Chris Zobel, Professor, Pamplin College of Business, Business Information Technology
MISSION
Transform leaders through strategic initiatives and programming that integrates models of excellence in cutting edge research, service, and business education.
News
-
Redirect Item
Pamplin Multicultural Diversity Council empowers future business leaders at annual conference and competition , redirectThe Pamplin Multicultural Diversity Council (PMDC) Diversity Case Competition and Conference brought together students, professionals, and corporate partners for a day of education, networking, and competition. Presented by the Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, the annual event served as a platform to connect students with professionals. Attendees had the opportunity to compete in a real-world business diversity case, as well as engage in professional workshops presented by corporate partner representatives.
Date: Apr 10, 2024 -
Redirect Item
Pamplin alumnus making the Ut Prosim difference , redirectKeith Johnson has a deep-rooted connection to Virginia Tech that transcends the usual relationship between alumnus and alma mater. For Johnson, a 2007 graduate of the Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech was the first place he could call home.
Date: Mar 14, 2024 -
Redirect Item
Pamplin College of Business empowers students through professional development outing , redirectPamplin College of Business’s Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) recently held its second On the Move with DEIB, a professional development trip for students. The outing engaged over 50 Hokies from various organizations, including Finance for Females and Friends, Pamplin's Multicultural Diversity Council, and Pamplin's Undergraduate Mentoring Program, among others, who participated in a transformative one-day excursion to Richmond, Virginia.
Date: Feb 28, 2024 -
Redirect Item
Pamplin College of Business hosts 11th annual spring inclusion dinner , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) hosted its annual spring inclusion dinner where corporate partners joined students to celebrate a commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the business community.
Date: Feb 15, 2024 -
Redirect Item
Pamplin fosters collaboration and diversity in higher education at annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business welcomed 25 visiting faculty members and students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) for the annual HBCU/MSI Research Summit.
Date: Dec 07, 2023 -
Redirect Item
Pamplin celebrates with Salute to Veterans Day , redirectThe Pamplin College of Business held its third annual “Salute to Veterans Day: The Embodiment of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve)” on Thursday, November 9.
Date: Nov 15, 2023