Committed to increasing inclusive excellence, promoting equity, and cultivating a welcoming environment for all students, faculty, and staff at Augusta University
Working hand-in-hand with university administrative units, academic departments and senior leadership, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) strategically builds, aligns and coordinates diversity, equity and inclusion efforts throughout the university to advance the organizational goals outlined in Beyond Boundaries and to enhance Augusta University’s business operations.
In order to remain a destination of choice in today’s quickly evolving society, Augusta University understands that it must attract and develop talent from a broad array of backgrounds and experiences. Therefore, ODI works to foster an environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion equitable access to opportunity. We also promote cultural humility/responsiveness in which all backgrounds and cultures are valued. In addition, we emphasize respect, trust and empowerment, achieved through transparency, open communication, and the development of collaborative working relationships that extend beyond the campus to the surrounding communities that Augusta University serves.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Health Sciences Campus
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706-721-9265
706-446-0276
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work is a lifelong process. Doing this work is an
investment in yourself and in your community.
Discover our diversity offices and more.
Learn more about our grant opportunities.
Enjoy our commemorative event with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.
Coming Soon: Diversity, Equity and Inclusive training course offerings.
Help us with our commitment to inclusivity. Join BFSA today!
Enlighten, listen, read and grow. Remember we're all in this together
Learn about upcoming events and what’s happening with diversity, equity and inclusion around campus.
In response to the mass shooting this week in Atlanta, as well as recent violence across the nation targeting Asian Americans, Dr. Tiffany Townsend, chief diversity officer for Augusta University, shares an important message with the entire university community.
Dr. Neil MacKinnon, Augusta University's new provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, is joining the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's faculty and staff listening sessions.
Register for Augusta University's upcoming virtual panel discussions on inclusive learning environments.
"I am eager to have the opportunity to identify new communication strategies, tangible markers and unifying celebrations to acknowledge Augusta University heroes from diverse backgrounds," Keel said.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tran Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen is a Vietnamese American who has called Augusta her hometown for the last 25 years. She is an assistant professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, College of Allied Health Sciences, where she teaches and guides graduate students in the Master of Public Health Program. She also serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Health Promotion Student Association.
Dr. Nguyen holds a doctorate and a master's degree in Public Health, as well as bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Medical Technology. She is interested in training the subsequent public health professional generation. Her research focuses on utilizing advanced leadership roles throughout the community to address public health challenges, close the health disparity gap, and achieve health equity for all Americans. She recently published a study that examined 159 counties within Georgia to identify community characteristics associated with county-level COVID-19 case, hospitalization, and death rates. Her research contributions on how COVID-19 pandemic affects population groups differently, worsening existing social, economic, and health inequities are valuable to the University.
