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As many institutions face the challenges of meeting the needs of an increasingly diverse population and surrounding social issues, the chief or senior diversity officer has become a highly sought-after and indispensable administrative leader.

Whether it’s in response to an institutional crisis associated with bias incidents on campus; perceptions by students, faculty, and staff of unwelcoming college environments; or increased and visible social activism and mobilization by institutional members, a CDO appointment demonstrates a desire for action and change at some institutional level. One of the challenges this role faces is the lack of consistency across higher education regarding how the office and role are structured, perceived, and fulfilled. Consequently, some CDO positions and their supporting efforts are designed to fail.

In response to the growth of the CDO role in higher education, NADOHE has developed this toolkit for new and aspiring CDOs. It aims to serve as a living resource of book recommendations, articles, and video content for diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioners.

The resources within this toolkit further extend the NADOHE Standards of Professional Practice and serve as a catalyst to the work we do to enhance DEI at our institutions. Our hope is for this repository to aid in your professional development and growth within the field. Furthermore, we encourage all participants of this information to “pay it forward” by becoming contributors. Click here to add to the database.

As the mandate and complexity of the chief diversity officer role continue to expand, so too has the range of core competencies and foundational understandings. According to a recent Russell Reynolds Associates study (2018), CDOs must not only be content experts, they are expected to be strategic executors, data-savvy storytellers, influencer champions, savvy and authentic communicators, and pragmatic disruptors. In support of the growing role, we offer up a growing list of resources needed for those considering, entering, or looking to grow their foundational knowledge and expectations to serve.
As you continue to grow your career, new opportunities and challenges will be made available. In light of this, it is essential for entering CDOs to successfully navigate their transition within the institution during and after their first 100 days. Whether you are entering an inaugural role or following in the footsteps of an outgoing CDO; this section provides advice and consideration for those seeking to establish their position as an institutional leader.
The true test for an organization and its CDO goes beyond the ability to respond in times of crisis. The bigger challenge revolves around their flexibility to institutional change and ability to sustain or nurture DEI momentum. Enclosed in this section, you will find the needed resources to support sitting CDOs and strategies to assist with their adjustment to emerging trends and organizational challenges.

NADOHE is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience and applying the accessibility standards. Our learning management system (LMS) provider, BlueSky eLearn partners with eSSENTIAL Accessibility to aid in creating a fully inclusive online experience. Should you experience difficulty accessing our resources in the LMS, please contact us at Info@nadohe.org

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