Faculty at the University of Connecticut are one of our most treasured resources and power our teaching, learning, research, and service mission. At the University of Connecticut, we believe that a diverse faculty can carry out the mission of our University better than a non-diverse one. And we have made significant progress in creating a more diverse faculty and staff on campus.

Of the 1,165 full time faculty members, 16.1% are members of ethnic and racial minority groups (Asian Americans, Native Americans, African Americans, and Latinos), which is a significant increase from 1985, when just 7% of the faculty were from minority groups. The percentage of full time faculty members from underrepresented groups (Native Americans, African Americans, and Latinos) increased from 3.5% in 1985 to 7% in 2002. The gender diversity of the faculty also continues to increase. Today, women compose 30.4% of the full time faculty, up from 20.2% in 1985.

Although we have made substantial progress in this area, we know that more improvement is necessary. For more information regarding the Universities strategies to enhance diversity on campus please contact either the Office of Diversity and Equity at (860) 486-2943 www.ode.uconn.edu or the Office of the Vice Provost for Multicultural & International Affairs at (860) 486-5848 www.omia.uconn.edu.