National Center for Institutional Diversity
Mobilizing scholars
for social change
The National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) empowers individuals and institutions to leverage diversity scholarship toward a fair and inclusive society through research, collaboration, and support.
Letter from the Director
Discover how we're shaping a more inclusive future in higher education and beyond.
Shape a more inclusive future
One of NCID's goals is translating research to action. We encourage scholars and community members to contact leaders about issues of concern
Initiatives
NCID's programs seek to drive change by fostering diversity knowledge, skills, and awareness, thereby empowering individuals and institutions to create an equitable and inclusive society.
News & Updates
Responding to attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
Critical Analyses of DEI Issues and Ways Forward: Issue Briefs from the Diversity Scholars Network
Framework for Diversity Scholarship
Diversity scholarship encompasses research that explores historical and contemporary social inequality, including its causes and consequences, toward the goal of creating a more equitable and inclusive society. It highlights experiences of marginalized groups, and is inclusive of various disciplines and methodologies.