About the Global Engagement Office

Equity Statement

The Global Engagement Office (GEO) at UNC Greensboro celebrates and recognizes each member of our campus, and of our Greensboro and global communities, as contributing a unique perspective and approach to the outcomes of our greater shared fate. GEO has a duty of care to our students, staff, faculty, and community to redress historic injustices that result in the continued marginalization of specific groups in our community. GEO is committed to moving past mere tolerance of diversity and creating a culture of inclusion that sees diversity of identities, backgrounds, and ideas as fundamental to our excellence and success as a unit and institution.  

At GEO, we recognize addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion requires more than an acknowledgement of deep seated issues–it requires action. We seek to understand and respond to current calls for inclusivity as necessitated by social justice. We at IPC commit ourselves to the following:  

• Acknowledging that GEO exists within a system and a structure that has historically privileged select groups over others, and committing to utilizing the power hierarchy of the university to advocate for the success of groups that have been systematically marginalized to ensure that our programs are accessible to, and supportive of, students of diverse and underrepresented backgrounds  
• Intentionally recruiting and supporting students of diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, various races, ethnic backgrounds, sexes, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, cognitive abilities, physical abilities, religions and spiritualities, value systems, national origins, immigration or refugee status, veteran status, and political beliefs 
• Devoting time and resources to ensuring the equitable treatment and respect of all students, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and visitors to campus 
• Engaging in frequent critical self-reflection to make sure our policies and practices are creating equity and not perpetuating harm 
• Strategically working to foster intercultural learning opportunities through collaboration with departments and programs on and around UNCG’s campus with intent to embed diverse perspectives in, provide equitable access to, and ensure holistic support of internationalization efforts 
• Approaching challenges with creativity and a growth mindset, with a commitment to sitting with – and moving through discomfort when necessary – in the service of advancing justice and equity 
• Creating a space where everyone can be their unique, authentic selves