OCPD wins Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award from GACE during annual conference
The Office of Career and Professional Development (OCPD) was awarded the 2023 Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award at the Georgia Association of Colleges and Employers (GACE) annual conference.
OCPD received the award for strategic steps taken during the 2022-23 academic year to improve its inclusive practices and support of students and alumni who represent various identity populations.
This included developing comprehensive identity-specific resources for students, partnering with the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Inclusive Excellence to create collaborative networking events and ensuring all staff members participate in diversity and inclusive training each year.
Established in 2020, the GACE Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Award represents a commitment to recognize and celebrate the initiatives, policies and practices of colleges and employers that embrace diversity and inclusion. This can be achieved through hiring practices, professional development, programming, or service and leadership that enhance opportunities for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.