Diversity and Inclusivity

NACUA is committed to diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of the Association's work. In addition to being two of NACUA's core values, diversity and inclusivity are encompassed in NACUA's guiding principles and are at the center of its strategic priorities.

See all of NACUA's guiding principles, core values, and strategic priorities in relation to diversity.

Board Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusivity (BACDI)

The Council will review the progress of diversity activities relative to each committee on which the individuals serve, review and monitor the Association's overall progress, and may assist the Chair and the Board in reviewing and analyzing current or new ideas and activities or additional opportunities to enhance diversity and inclusivity of NACUA and of its constituent institutions. Learn More

Membership Demographics

A breakdown of NACUA's membership, including institutional characteristics and individual demographic data can be found below. Please note that while the Association does have complete data on institutions, the collection of individual data is voluntary. Update your NACUA membership profile in order to contribute to the demographics.

• Institutional & Individual Demographics

Diversity Legal Resources

• Programs
  • 2021 Virtual Conference
  • Bias Incidents and Student Codes of Conduct
  • Civil Rights Protests on Campus: How Campus Police, Student Affairs, and University Counsel Work Together to Encourage Student Activism and Keep Campus Safe
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives: The Role of the Office of General Counsel (Discussion Group)
  • Diversity in the Face of Adversity: Managing Legal Risks of Affirmative Diversity Efforts
  • Equal Pay Claims: Prevention, Investigation, and Litigation
  • Got Accommodations? Exploring the Intersection of COVID-related Disabilities, Anxieties, Race, and Socio-Economic Status
  • Hot Topics in Student Civil Rights Law (other than Title IX!)
  • In Re Lady Lawyers: Leading From Where You Are and Successfully Navigating Gender and Other Biases when Representing Colleges and Universities
  • Leveling the Playing Field: Sex, Race, LGBTQA+, and Pay Equity
  • Post-Pandemic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
  • Race Issues in America: How Can Institutions and Counsel Be a Part of Change for the Future?
  • Restricting Scholarships Based on Race and Gender: How to Do Good without Doing Wrong
  • Then & Now: Updates on Immigration Policies Affecting International Students
  • Title IX Update: Where Are We Now, What Have We Learned, and Where Are We Going?


• Civil Rights & Diversity Track at the Annual Conference (note: session tracks were not available for the 2020 and 2021 Virtual Conferences
  • 2019 Annual Conference
  • 2018 Annual Conference
  • 2017 Annual Conference
  • 2016 Annual Conference

• CLE Workshops
  • April 2021 Virtual Workshop:  Higher Education Discrimination Law: Turbulence, Transitions, and Triumphs 
  • February 2021 CLE Workshop: COVID, Culture, & Climate: Responding to a Challenging Campus Environment (View Materials) 
  • September 2020 Virtual CLE Mini Workshop: A Reckoning on Race for Higher Education: Next Steps and Legal Considerations for Campuses
  • April 2019 CLE Workshop: The Ever-Evolving Field of Higher Education Discrimination Law: What You Need to Know Now
    (View Materials | Recordings)
  • February 2018 CLE Workshop: Free Speech and Campus Unrest
    (View Materials | View Recordings)
  • March 2017 Higher Education Discrimination Law Workshop 
    (View Materials | View Recordings)
  • March 2015 Higher Education Discrimination Law Workshop
    (View Materials | View Recordings)

• Online Courses & Webinars
  • Achieving and Maintaining an Accessible Campus: A Guide to Higher Education Disability Law and Accommodations Online Course
  • The Intersection of ADA and COVID - A Discussion on Evolving Strategies (Monday, October 4, 2021)
  • Student Mental Health During COVID: Telehealth, Licensure, and Responding to Students in Need (January 21, 2021)
  • Title IX: Where Are We Now, Where Might We Go? (December 14, 2020)
  • COVID-19 In-Person or Virtual Requests for Accommodations: What You Need to Know (August 25, 2020)
  • Title IX: The Department of Education’s Final Rule on Sexual Harassment (May 18, 2020)
  • Free Speech & Bias Issues on Campus: Law, Policy, and Practice (March 5, 2020)
  • Anti-Diversity Complaints: Understanding and Responding to Challenges Against Higher Education Diversity Programs and Policies (October 29, 2019)
  • Religion on Campus: Conflicts and Accommodations (October 24, 2019)
  • ADA and FMLA 2.0: Tackling Difficult Faculty and Staff Issues (July 25, 2019)
  • Student Mental Health: New Challenges, New Expectations (January 31, 2019)
  • Race-Conscious Admissions and Enrollment: Effective Policies and Practices (October 24, 2018)
  • The "#MeToo" Movement in Higher Education: Legal, Governance, and Public Relations Considerations (February 28, 2018)
  • Students Who Pose a Risk of Self-Harm: What Can Institutions Do? (February 8, 2018)
  • Accommodating Pregnant and Parenting Students (November 29, 2017)
  • The Anatomy of a Retaliation Claim:  Before, During, and After (October 3, 2017)
  • Implicit Bias: Implications for the Academy (June 6, 2017)
  • Navigating the Complex Intersection of FMLA, ADA and Workers' Compensation Laws (December 6, 2016)
  • Accommodating Disabilities in Student Housing (May 24, 2016)
  • A Blueprint for Building, Maintaining, and Improving EIT Accessibility (February 18, 2016)
  • Race, Class and College Access: Strategies that Work to Achieve Diversity in a Shifting Legal Landscape (September 30, 2015)
  • Title IX Coordinator Training Online Course


• Briefings
• Implementing Exemptions to Your Institution’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement (September 1, 2021)
• Title IX: OCR’s Q&A on the Regulations Regarding Sexual Harassment (July 29, 2021)
• Continuing Student-Related COVID Concerns on Campus: Where Are We Now? (December 10, 2020)
• The Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Her Impact & the Future of the Supreme Court (October 5, 2020)
• Washington Update and the Executive Order on Race and Sex Stereotyping (October 1, 2020) 
• COVID 19: Drilling Down on Student Accommodations Specifics (September 25, 2020)
• ICE Rescission, Remote Instruction, and International Travel Restrictions: Consideration Pertaining to International Students and Employees for the Fall (July 13, 2020)
• The Supreme Court’s Decision on the Future of DACA (June 22, 2020)
• Title IX: The Department of Education’s Final Rule on Sexual Harassment (May 8, 2020)
• Unique Regulatory Issues Related to COVID-19: Accessibility, Accommodations, and Antitrust (March 27, 2020)
• Coronavirus on Campus:  Legal and Operational Considerations (March 12, 2020)
• Executive Order on Antisemitism on Campus (January 8, 2020)
• The Harvard Admissions Decision (October 8, 2019)
• Title IX and Challenges to Sex-Based Scholarships (August 13, 2019)
• Students Who Pose a Threat of Self-Harm: What Can Institutions Do? (January 26, 2018)
• Part 1: Preparing for a Protest on Campus (August 17, 2017)
• Part 2: Responding to Protests on Campus: Working with Campus Partners in Law Enforcement and Student Affairs (August 23, 2017)

• NACUANOTES
  • Engaging Outside Counsel: Practical Guidance for Creating Outside Counsel Panels
  • Accommodations for Disabilities in the Title IX Grievance Process
  • Mahanoy and Student Speech
  • Campus Bias Response Teams: Lessons from Litigation and Practical Guidance
  • Students at Risk for Self-Harm: A Legal Update Addressing Leaves of Absence
  • Pay Equity and Higher Education – A Changing Landscape
  • Extended Leave as an Accommodation Under the ADA
  • Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College: Major Takeaways from a Federal District Court Opinion Regarding the Consideration of Race in Admissions
  • Applying the Americans with Disabilities Act to Faculty and Staff with Chemical Sensitivities
  • Emotional Support Animals in Higher Education: Challenging Scenarios and Proposed Solutions
  • Key Aspects of the 2017 Title IX Q&A: Practical Tips During the Interim Regulatory Period
  • Promoting Fairness in Trauma-Informed Investigation Training
  • Ten Key Immigration Concepts for College & University Counsel
  • Scholarships Restrictions
  • Gender Identity and Gender Expression on Campus: Implementation in an Uncertain Legal Atmosphere
  • The Pregnant and Parenting Student
  • Building an Accessible Digital World: The Obligation to Make Electronic Resources Accessible
  • Behind the Scenes: A Closer Look at the Title IX Resolution Letters and Agreements of 2014
  • First Amendment and the Ten Commandments: The Ministerial Exception's Application to Religious Colleges and Universities
  • Direct Threat and Caring for Students at Risk for Self-Harm: Where We Stand Now
  • Food for Thought: Applying the ADA to Students with Food Allergies
  • Fostering Diversity in the Campus Counsel's Office

• Legal Resource Pages
  • Discrimination, Accommodation, & Diversity
  • Diversity in the General Counsel’s Office

Diversity Recruitment

• Engaging Outside Counsel: Practical Guidance for Creating Outside Counsel Panels
• Career Center Diversity Resources
• Higher Education Law at a Glance

Member Opportunities

• Affinity Groups
• Committee Volunteer Service
• Public Speaking Resources, Speaking Opportunities, and Speaker Volunteer Form