Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our Commitment

The Department of Educational Psychology is deeply committed to increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our undergraduate and graduate programs, in our teaching and learning, in our research and clinical practice, and in our outreach and service across fields of educational psychology. Our goal is to be a welcoming and affirming place where all faculty, staff, and students— Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islander, Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQI*A, international scholars, those with disabilities, Deaf people, those with intersecting identities, and other members of diverse groups—feel supported to attain and exceed their expectations. Our department strives for social justice and to be a place where respectful exchanges of ideas allow us to embrace the power of diversity of perspectives and backgrounds to enrich us all. 

Review the Diversity and Inclusion section of the Ed Psych website to read about the Departments' commitment to anti-racism, find additional financial resources, and more University resources: https://www.cehd.umn.edu/edpsych/about/diversity-inclusion/ 

Educational Psychology Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Racism Student Website 

The purpose of this space is to organize and streamline equity and diversity efforts at the department and college-level. This page is intended to serve as a resource for students.

Please note that this site represents a living document. It will continue to grow as we learn more about what students in our department want and need.

University Student Resources

• Office for Equity and Diversity

• Office of Equity and Diversity Student Resources

• Office for Diversity in Graduate Education

• Twin Cities Diverse Communities Directory

• GLBTA Programs Office

• Disability Resource Center

• International Student Office

• Improving Campus Climate

• Core 2025

• McNair Scholars Program

• Bias Response and Referral Network

• First generation students

• International Student and Scholar Services

• Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence (MCAE)

• The Women's Center

• CEHD International Student Community

Student Groups

• The Tri-Psychology Queer Affinity group (TPQ) is a space for graduate students, staff, and faculty of the Tri-Psychology Departments (Psychology, Educational Psychology, the Institute of Child Development) who identify as LGBTQIA+ or as allies. We regularly hold social events as well as programming to further our equity initiatives. Our goals are to build community within the Tri-Psychology Departments, support LGBTQIA+ identities within the Departments and on campus, and enact change that will promote queer and trans wellbeing and equitable gender climate. All are welcome! For more information or to join our email listserv, contact Jessica Arend.