Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
VISION
Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department.
Anonymous Reporting
Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and just environment by partnering with our campus affiliates, and promoting their anonymous reporting portals;Â these are key websites and resources for reporting. Anonymous reports go directly to the specified campus office and should you self-identify, you will be contacted directly by that office, not someone in athletics. If you encounter or suspect wrongdoing, we highly encourage you to use the resources below to report the incident(s).
- Accountability and Integrity Hotline
- EOA: Concern of Discrimination, Harassment, Bullying or Retliation
- EOA: Sexual Misconduct Reporting Form
- Submit a Bias Incident Report
- University Ombuds Office
Athletic Department Initiatives
Oregon State Athletics has created a variety of initiatives to help create a stronger sense of belonging among our staff, coaches, and student-athletes. As we aim to be as inclusive as possible, we remain open to having further conversations about affinity spaces, and promise to continue working towards creating a culture where all people are seen, heard, and valued.
- Diversity and Inclusion Working Group and Steering CommitteeÂ
- Student-Athlete Clubs and Groups
- Beavs BeTrue: A safe space for those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community, and their allies, to listen, learn, and advocate for the rights of the group.
- Beaver Advocates: Appointed student-athletes serve as team liaisons and contacts between the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) and their team. The group meets regularly with a concentrated focus on education and bystander intervention training with regard to sexual assault and violence prevention.
- Dam Change: A platform created by Black student-athletes with the mission to use sports as the vehicle to bring awareness, education, and understanding as it relates to systemic racism in the United States.Â
- Real Talk: A subset of Dam Change, Real Talk serves as an affinity space for Black student-athletes and all student-athletes of color to have real and raw conversations about a variety of topics.
- International Student-Athlete Club: An affinity group for international student-athletes to allow them to connect and create a home away from home.
- PAC 12 Impact Group: A working group of all designated Chief Diversity/Equity officers at each PAC 12 institution.
- Strategic Goal 4
Campus and Community Partnerships and Resources
Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all of our constituents. In an effort to be part of a bigger change, we look to highlight the many different members of the campus and Corvallis communities who are doing incredible work and creating opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. Please engage with, support, and follow our friends below.
- Corvallis/Albany NAACP
- Cultural Resource Centers
- Diversity and Cultural Engagement
- Educational Opportunities Program
- Equal Opportunity and Access
- Office of Institutional Diversity
- OSU Public Safety
- Student Health Services
- Survivor Advocacy & Resource Center
OSU and NCAA Policies and Procedures
Oregon State Athletics and the NCAA has a number of different policies and procedures related to DEIB; as a member institution we, and all of our constituents, must adhere to and rOregon State Athletics, Oregon State University, the PAC 12, and the NCAA have a number of policies associated with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; as an institution we, and all of our constituents, must adhere to and respect the policies set forth and listed below. In addition, Oregon State Athletics honors and aligns with Oregon State University’s nondiscrimination policy which prohibits behavior based on another's protected status that is sufficiently severe or pervasive that it has the effect, intended or unintended, of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work or academic performance because it has created an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment and would have such an effect on a reasonable person of that individual’s status. In compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, protected statuses and identities, include age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in any of its policies, procedures, or practices.espect the policies set forth and listed below.
- Oregon State University and Athletics Nondiscrimination Policy
- Oregon State University and Athletics Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Policy
- Fan Code of Conduct
- Student-Athletes
- Social Justice Resources
Human Resources
Oregon State Athletics works with Oregon State University’s Office of Human Resources to ensure that we make every effort to take an equitable and inclusive approach in our search and hiring processes. The goal is for this intentionality to result in a diverse pool of applicants and ultimately a workforce that resembles the student-athletes we support and serve.
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We are committed to the following:
- Requesting Search Advocate participation on search committees
- Forming search committees that are gender balanced, diverse, and inclusive
- Requesting search committee participation from internal and external units, and the broader campus faculty and staff
- Intentionally forming search committees that are representative of the candidates which we hope to attract
- Ensuring that proper steps are in place to guarantee candidate pools remain as diverse as possible
- Intentionally introducing diverse individuals during on-campus interviews who can provide a sense of community and belonging, while being thoughtful and transparent about our reality, and the employer we’re striving to be
- Post-hire, creating a work environment which fosters engagement, development, career progression, and, ultimately, retention of our employees
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Steering Committee
- Michael Rutledge - ADID, Associate Athletic Director, Student Athlete Development
- Alexis Serna - Director, Beyond Football and Varsity OSU
- Nya Buckner - Director, Student Athlete DevelopmentÂ
- Caroline Kelly - Head Coach, Women's Soccer
- Brianna Galvez - Assistant Athletic Director, Marketing and Fan EngagementÂ
- Tricia Olsen - Work-Life Coordinator
- Sienna Antolin - Assistant Athletic TrainerÂ
- Jason Liew - Associate Athletic TrainerÂ
- Jayla Hooper - SAD DEIB Intern
- Tyrice Ivy - SAD DEIB InternÂ
