Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Resources

Resources for communities who identify as, or are racially minoritized/politicized into categories such as--Arab, Central Asian, Desi, East Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian, or Western Asian (“API”). 

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Resources for communities who identify as, or are racially minoritized/politicized into categories such as--Black, African American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, Afro-Latin-x/e, and/or descendants of enslaved peoples. 

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Resources for communities who identify as, or are racially minoritized/politicized into categories such as--Latin-x/e, Hispanic, Mestize, and/or Chicanx. 

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Resources for communities who identify as, or are racially minoritized/politicized into categories such as--Aboriginal, Alaska Native, American Indian, First Nations, Indigenous, Native Hawaiian/Kānaka Maoli, and/or Native American. 

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Resources for communities who identify as, or are minoritized/politicized into categories such as--Two-spirit, Third-gender, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Omni/Pansexual, Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming or Fluid, Non-Binary, Queer, Intersex, and/or Asexual (“2S/3SLGBTQIA+”). 

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The Diversity & Inclusion Heritage Google Calendar Add-on is available for anyone and can be toggled off and on to display major cultural and spiritual awareness or heritage observations. For additional inquiries or suggestions, please contact Chris Won (he/them), Associate Director for Diversity & Inclusion in the Office of Student Life, at cyw@njit.edu

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Confidential resource

1. NJIT Public Safety - Call 911 (indicate if you are at NJIT) or 973-596-3111 (they can contact C-CAPS staff after hours or provide hospital transport)

2. University Hospital Psychiatric Crisis Hotline - 973-623-2323

3. Crisis Text Line - Text "HOME" to 741-741

4. New Jersey Hopeline - Call 855-654-6735

5. New Jersey Regional Crisis Hotlines

6. National Suicide Prevention Life - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for English or 1-888-628-9454 for Spanish

7. National Domestic Violence Hotline - Call 1-800-799-7233

8. National Child Abuse Hotline - Call 1-800-4AChild (1-800-422-4453)

9. National Sexual Assault Hotline - Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

10. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Hotline - Call 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish), or text "TalkWithUs" for English or "Hablamos" for Spanish to 66746

11. The Eldercare Locator - Call 1-800-677-1116

12. Veteran’s Crisis Line - Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text 8388255

13. The Trevor Project for LGBTQ+ youth - Call 866-4-U-TREVOR (887386) or text "START" to 678678

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The mission of Campus Health and Wellness Services is to protect, promote and improve the overall health and wellbeing of the NJIT students, faculty, and staff members. Please note that St. Michaels Primary and Specialty Care Center is a walk-in clinic; appointments are not accepted. You may call (973) 596-3621 to inquire about wait times.

The following services are provided:

• Treatment of common acute problems (colds, urinary tract infections, vomiting, rashes, acne)
• Treatment of accidents and injuries such as sprains, fractures and lacerations
• Referral for testing/treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Health Education

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Phone: (973) 596-3621
Email: Healthservices@njit.edu
Location: 111 Central Avenue, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102 
Hours: *in-person (walk-in only)

• Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. E.T.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? Stressed? Anxious? Down? Isolated? Lonely?
Personal issues, emotional concerns and coping with the pandemic and the “new normal" can be challenging and can impact your academic and personal functioning. C-CAPS provides safe, non-judgmental and confidential services that include individual and group counseling and workshops. Staffed by psychologists and professional counselors, C-CAPS can help with the transitions and stresses of college life as well as with other psychological concerns or difficulties. Services are currently being provided remotely. To find out more about our services, please check our website further or call us at (973) 596-3414 to schedule an appointment.

The following services are provided:

• Academic support counseling
• Career counseling
• Addiction counseling and referral
• Cross-cultural/multicultural counseling
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender services
• Testing services
• Workshops and Group Support
• Referral services
• Stress management/relaxation room

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Phone: (973) 596-3414
Emails: https://www.njit.edu/counseling/staff
Location: Campbell Hall, Second floor, Room 205
Hours: *in-person and virtual (appointment requests must be made over-the-phone)

• Mondays 10 to 11:15 a.m. E.T. (Women's Graduate Students Group) *Registration on phone required
• Mondays 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. E.T. (Our Space BIPOC Group) *Registration on phone required
• Mondays 4 to 5:15 p.m. E.T. (Let's Talk Virtual Drop-in Group)
• Tuesdays 2:30 to 3:45 p.m. E.T. (Interpersonal Group) *Registration on phone required
• Wednesdays 4 to 5:15 p.m. E.T. (Chill Out) *Registration on phone required
• Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. E.T. (Transcending Boundaries: LGBTQIA+ Support Group) *Registration on phone required

Updated information related to NJIT's response to the Coronavirus health crisis, including managing related concerns and emotions, can be found here.​ Students and employees who test positive for Covid-19 are to isolate themselves from others and send notification to covid.notify@njit.edu. A representative from Campus Health Services will contact you to discuss the isolation period and next steps. 

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Phone: (973) 596-3059
Email: covid.notify@njit.edu

The Office of Accessibility Resources and Services (OARS) works in partnership with administrators, faculty and staff to provide reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities who have provided our office with medical documentation to receive services. We strive to promote an inclusive environment that encompasses advocacy and access to all campus resources. If you need an accommodation due to a disability please contact Scott Janz, Associate Director of the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services, Kupfrian Hall 201 to discuss your specific needs. A Letter of Accommodation Eligibility from the office authorizing student accommodations is required.

The following services are provided:

• Adaptive Equipment
• Alternative Format Materials
• Emotional Support Animal Approvals
• Housing Accommodations
• Note-Taking
• Parking
• Live Captioning
• Sign Language Interpreters
• Testing Accommodations

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Phone: (973) 596-5417 
Email: oars@njit.edu
Location: Kupfrian Hall, Room 201
Hours: *in-person or virtual (exam accommodation requests must be made three business days prior to the exam date)

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The NJIT Food Pantry is open to all NJIT community members who may have trouble affording or accessing a healthy diet. A valid NJIT ID is require to access the pantry. All NJIT Community members are welcome to visit the pantry once per week by visiting with a valid NJIT ID. Please email foodpantry@njit.edu in order to sign our waiver and have access to make appointments online! 

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Phone: (973) 596-3621
Email: Foodpantry@njit.edu
Location: Campus Center, 4th floor, Room 480
Hours: *in-person (once-a-week)

• Mondays 3 to 7 p.m. E.T.
• Tuesdays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. E.T.
• Wednesdays 12 to 7 p.m. E.T.
• Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. E.T. 
• Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. E.T.

Escorts to parking lots or across campus are available during the evening and after normal business hours, and anytime an officer is available. Calls for escorts should be made at least ten minutes in advance to Public Safety at (973) 596-3120.

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Phone: (973) 596-3120
Email: tlc@njit.edu
Hours: *in-person (requests can be made anytime an officer is available)

The shuttle bus is operated by Rutgers-Newark and shared with NJIT, providing transportation for the university community between the two campuses, major mass transit systems, Harrison and Kearny. As a courtesy, shuttle service is free with your NJIT ID card. All university shuttle buses are in direct radio communications with NJIT Department of Public Safety headquarters. A handicapped accessible van is also available to transport disabled persons throughout our campus during shuttle service hours.

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Email: DOTSHelp.rutgers.edu
Hours: *in-person (bus schedule can be found on the website)

The NJIT CARE Team is a campus resource dedicated to assisting students who may be in distress or experiencing challenging or difficult life circumstances. The primary focus of the CARE Team is to take a proactive approach in identifying students who are struggling and provide early intervention, resources, and referrals, both on campus and in the community. A report may avert serious difficulties and ensure the safety of both the student and the NJIT community. The CARE Team also provides consultation and intervention when students exhibit aggressive, concerning, or disruptive behaviors. Please use the form to report any behaviors of concern involving New Jersey Institute of Technology students, whether these behaviors occur inside or outside of the classroom setting. This referral can pertain to a student struggling academically, personally, emotionally or even exhibiting behaviors that are very concerning in nature.

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Phone: (973) 596-3466
Email: sdowd@njit.edu
Address: Campus Center, 2nd floor, Room 255

Here at NJIT, we encourage an understanding of the effects of bias, aim to create a sense of community responsibility, and help to build an environment of mutual respect through education and dialogue. A bias incident can be defined as an act(s) committed against a person that is motivated by bias or prejudice. Bias incidents can be in the form of verbal, written, physical, or psychological acts or behaviors that threaten or harm a person or group on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, sex-assigned-at-birth, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, atypical heredity or cellular blood trait, military service or veteran status. The NJIT University and community seek to hold students accountable for behaviors that only impact themselves but also community members. This form is used to report most non-academic misconduct that occur inside or outside of the classroom setting. Some examples are behaviors that violate the student Code of Conduct or other NJIT policies by students or individuals or student organizations such as harassment, bullying, stalking etc...

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Phone: (973) 596-3466
Email: dos@njit.edu
Address: Campus Center, 2nd floor, Room 255
Hours: *In-person or virtual (virtual appointment requests must be made on Navigate)

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-assigned-at-birth in educational programs or activities that receive federal funding. Title IX protects all NJIT students by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex-assigned-at-birth and sexual harassment. This includes sexual assault, dating/domestic violence and stalking. Additionally, the Code of Student Conduct protects students from other forms of sexual misconduct including sexual exploitation.

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Phone: (973) 596-3466
Email: kristie.l.damell@njit.edu
Address: Campus Center, 2nd floor, Room 255

The Department of Public Safety, conveniently located at 154 Summit St. on the first level of the Parking Deck, provides police protection 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 78 member department includes a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Police Officers, Public Safety Officers and an administrative support staff. The Department of Public Safety is a NJSACOP (New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police) Accredited Police Agency. 

The following services are provided:

• Community Engagement
• Homeless Oriented Police Engagement
• Crime Prevention
• Student EMT or Community Service Officer
• Alert Lockdown Inform Counter Evacuate (ALICE) Training
• Escort Service
• Bias Incident Investigation

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Reporting: (973) 596-3111
Phone: (973) 596-3120
Email: njitpublicsafety@njit.edu
Address: Student Mall, Basement of Parking Deck, 393 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 

As one of the nation’s leading polytechnic universities and a Top Military Friendly School, NJIT is committed to supporting those who serve and their dependents. The VA offers multiple education benefits, each one depending on your type or length of service. Please review each one to determine what you are eligible for. NJIT students that receive veterans educational benefits need to know about several important procedures and policies.

The following services are provided:

• Veterans Integration To Academic Leadership (VITAL)
• Veterans Lounge
• Veterans Student Organization (VSO)
• Admissions and Financial Support
• VA Benefits Support

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Phone: (973) 596-5475
Email: Babinski@njit.edu 
Location: Student Mall, Basement of Parking Deck, 393 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 
Hours: *in-person (lounge use code requests must be made via email)

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

The Office of Global Initiatives (OGI) is the university's primary resource for international student services and study abroad. OGI makes sure that all the international students on campus maintain compliance with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student Exchange Visitor Program rules and regulations. OGI also ensures that international students are treated fairly, and that NJIT follows federal law when admitting and enrolling international students. We do this through multiple outreach efforts to the campus community throughout the year. Additionally, OGI promotes and facilitates study abroad experiences for all NJIT students, and maintains relationships with universities around the world.

The following services are provided:

• F-1 and J-1 sponsored students advising
• Travel signatures, extensions, and employment assistance

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Phone: (973) 596-2451
Email: global@njit.edu 
Location: Fenster Hall, Room 180
Hours: *in-person and virtual (advising appointment requests can also be made here)

• Mondays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. E.T. (Virtual "Drop-in" Advising) 
• Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. E.T. (In-person "Drop-in" Advising)
• Wednesdays 1 to 3 p.m. E.T. (Virtual "Drop-in" Advising) 
• Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. E.T. (In-person "Drop-in" Advising)

New Jersey passed a law on May 9, 2018, that allows New Jersey Dreamers enrolled in eligible New Jersey colleges to apply for state financial aid. Students must complete the New Jersey Alternative Financial Aid Application.

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Phone: (973) 596-3479
Email: finaid@njit.edu 
Location: Student Mall, Basement of Parking Deck, 393 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 
Hours: *In-person (appointment requests must be made on Navigate)

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

NJIT recognizes that students may wish to be addressed by a name other than their legal name to identify themselves. For this reason, the university now allows students to apply for a preferred name where reasonably possible in the course of university business and education. In order to initiate this process, a student must submit a Preferred First Name Change Form with the Office of the Registrar; the application of a preferred name may only be requested once an academic year and must be completed at least one week before the start of the next academic semester. Depending on time of application, it may take several days for the preferred name to appear on university rosters. Once a preferred name application has been approved, students may proceed to use the preferred name to identify themselves. Please note that some records may require the use of legal names only, such as Financial Aid and/or medical documentation. Students who are utilizing a preferred name should always be prepared to reference their legal name as well as provide their college identification when necessary. Students requesting a preferred name under the age of 18 must submit written permission from a parent/legal guardian in addition to a Preferred Name Change form.

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Phone: (973) 596-3236
Email: registrar@njit.edu 
Address: Student Mall, Basement of Parking Deck, 393 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 
Hours: *in-person (name change requests must be made using the request form)

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

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NJIT students may request a grant of up to $500 from the Highlander Student Emergency Fund for any number of unanticipated expenses arising from an emergency. Past recipients have utilized grants for medical expenses, housing costs, books and other course materials, and the replacement of possessions lost due to fire, flood, or other catastrophic events. In light of the coronavirus outbreak and its adverse impact on student and parent employment, grants from the emergency fund may also be used to pay tuition and to ensure access to laptops, webcams, and other educational technology.

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Phone: (973) 596-3479
Email: finaid@njit.edu 
Address: Student Mall, Basement of Parking Deck, 393 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Newark, NJ 07102 
Hours: *In-person (appointment requests must be made on Navigate)

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

NJIT, Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) offers academic support and career and personal counseling, to first time full time freshmen, and transfer students. The EOP staff is committed to providing services to students who are ready to accept the challenges of a rigorous college experience, and committed to the hard work and discipline necessary to overcome economic distress and gaps in previous academic preparation. EOP mission is to provide educational opportunities and improve educational outcomes for populations traditionally underrepresented in mathematics, the natural sciences, engineering, computer and information science, business, architecture, engineering technology, and in the professions related to these fields.

The following services are provided:

• Pre-first year Summer academic enrichment program
• Winter inter-session prep
• Counseling and academic advising
• Undergraduate research opportunities
• Access to job and internship opportunities

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Phone: (973) 596-3690
Email: eop@njit.edu 
Location: Campbell Hall, 3rd floor
Hours: *in-person and virtual (virtual appointment requests must be made on Navigate)

• Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

Our mission is to assist students both in the classroom and beyond by providing tutorial services, academic coaching, academic and personal enrichment workshops and staff and peer support so students can meet the demands of their coursework and are prepared for life after graduation. The Norma J. Clayton '81 Learning Center staff is committed to providing group and individual instruction which leads to student success. Thank you for checking out our website and we look forward to meeting you in person when you visit The Clayton Learning Center. 

The following services are provided:

• Tutorial services
• Academic support workshops
• Academic coaching

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Phone: (973) 596-2992
Email: tlc@njit.edu 
Location: Central King Building, Room G-22
Hours: *in-person and virtual (virtual and weekend appointment requests must be made 24-48 hours in advance)

• Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. E.T.

The Murray Center is a university-wide network that connects women students and faculty to each other and to the resources they need to succeed. The Murray Center was established in 1995 to continue the work of the late Dr. Constance A. Murray (NJIT Dean of Students,1978-1994) a passionate advocate for diversity. 

The following services are provided:

• Peer-to-peer support system for first year students
• Professional network for graduate students
• Nationally-recognized program to advance women faculty

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Phone: (973) 642-4885
Email: murray.center.njit@gmail.com 
Location: Campus Center, 2nd floor, Room 265
Hours: *in-person

• Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. E.T.

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At NJIT, we are committed to fostering opportunities for students to share their skills, talents, and enthusiasm through service for the benefit of our communities. Through the civic engagement programs, our students have become an invaluable resource for both technical and non-technical help for local and regional agencies.  We link students, alumni, faculty, and staff directly to community service activities with non-profit organizations located in and around Newark and throughout the state of New Jersey.

Ways to get involved:

• Volunteer opportunities
• Community service work-study programs
• Service learning program
• Alternative Spring break
• First year service day
• Civic engagement computer center

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Phone: (973) 596-3645
Email: amin@njit.edu 
Location: Fenster Hall, Room 200

As a public polytechnic research university, NJIT is committed to education, research, economic development and engagement while contributing solutions for the grand challenge we face today. Our core values in civility, social responsibility, diversity and sustainability guide us in our commitment to fulfilling our mission. At NJIT we develop responsibly and respect the needs of the future generations. The 2025 Strategic Plan establishes a framework for the campus community on how we are integrating sustainability into our mission. NJIT aims at making sustainability an institutional learning goal and ensuring our students graduate as global citizens. Currently, we are seeking collaborators across our community to achieve the goals established in our strategic plan. The mission of sustainability initiatives at NJIT is to help guide our community become more sustainable and drive pathway towards carbon neutrality. These initiatives are developed in order to create a culture of faculty, staff and students who are socially, economically and environmentally responsible.

Ways to get involved:

• NJIT Green Student Initiative
• American Water Works Assocation (AWWA)
• NJIT Solar Car Team
• Urban Ecology Lab (UEL)

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Phone: (973) 642-4476
Email: ps292@njit.edu
Location: 111 Central Avenue, University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102

For donations, you can visit the pantry directly during open hours, or bring them to the Office of Student Life for drop-off.  Donations must be unexpired, unopened, and non-perishable. We have an Amazon Gift List here. All items can be sent to the wish list address and will be sent directly to the pantry. Please email us after you send this if you would like to let us know what you have sent!

Ways to get involved:

• Amazon Gift List

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Phone: (973) 596-3693
Email: foodpantry@njit.edu
Location: Campus Center, 4th floor, Room 485

Welcome to the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Office of Student Life page showcasing our identity and affinity-based clubs and organizations. Check out our Diversity & Inclusion organizations by visiting Highlander Hub for the most up to date list of organizations on campus. Click on each organization to visit its Highlander Hub page. Any text that is in red, or changes color/becomes underlined when you hover the cursor over it, is a hyperlink that will open a new link or make/send a call/email to the listed contact.

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Thank you for your interest in collaborating with the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Office of Student Life Diversity & Inclusion area. The Associate Director for Diversity & Inclusion at NJIT sits within the Office of Student Life and is a primarily student-facing position, meaning that the majority of requests made must be student-centered and/or impacting student-facing administrators/instructors. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Won (he/them) at cyw@njit.edu or visit the Office of Student Life in Campus Center 485 during our operating hours 9 am - 4 pm ET

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On Wednesday, March 8th, NJIT hosted a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) University Forum, "Advancing a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging at NJIT." This event was an opportunity to hear from Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, named by The Economist as one of the Top 10 Global Diversity Consultants in the world. Dr. David E. Jones, NJIT's inaugural Chief Diversity Officer, also shared his vision for the future of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at NJIT. 

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NJIT counts its diversity, of person and of thought, among its greatest strengths and seeks to foster an environment characterized by openness, fairness, and equal access for all. Thank you to the students, faculty, and staff who completed NJIT’s first-ever Campus Climate Survey and supported our collective effort to build a more respectful and inclusive environment for all. We appreciate those who were able to attend the Town Hall event that took place on April 14, 2022. Please see the executive summary, final report, and Town Hall presentations.

Ways to get involved:

• View executive summary
• View final presentation
• View final report
• Offer suggestions to improve NJIT

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Phone: (973) 596-3470
Email: boger@njit.edu