Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence
The Office of Institutional Inclusive Excellence is dedicated to promoting Stetson University's commitment to an inclusive and collaborative environment for all students and employees to thrive as their authentic selves and to engage in learning across differences and civil discourse.
The Office's Executive Officer works in concert with experts across the university's three campuses (the DeLand campus and the College of Law's Gulfport and Tampa campuses) to lead inclusive excellence strategies and promote the university's nondiscrimination and equal opportunity commitments in support of all Stetson students, staff, and faculty.
Learn more about Carmen Johnson, Esq., Stetson University's Executive Officer for Institutional Inclusive Excellence.
Stetson University's Commitment to Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
Our Work Together
The Stetson community is fortunate to have a wealth of administrative, faculty, and student leaders who are passionate about the shared ownership and expertise it takes to foster an inclusive intellectual environment that proactively supports the unique needs of each community member. In close collaboration with these partners, the Executive Officer's primary responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the university's campus climate initiatives to help promote anti-discrimination in all Stetson learning, living, and workplace environments
- Coordinating with senior leadership to amplify and develop inclusive excellence initiatives in support of the university's strategic plan
- Operationalizing university-wide resources and frameworks to support campus leaders in their respective areas of focus (student services, academic services, or employee services)
- Broadening and facilitating collaboration opportunities across the university's three campuses
- Offering guidance on best practices for employee and student initiatives/policies that are inclusive of all backgrounds, identities, and viewpoints
Highlights of Ongoing Collaborative Projects (2024-2025):
- Inclusive Excellence Strategic Planning
- Campus Climate Survey (assessing nondiscrimination and campus belonging)
- Nondiscrimination Education and Policies
- Cross-Cultural Learning and Civil Discourse Initiatives
- Inclusive Hiring Dialogues, in collaboration with Human Resources and the Provost's Office
- University's Inclusive Excellence Leadership Council
» Visit the Stetson University's Inclusive Excellence portal
» Visit the College of Law's Inclusive Excellence portal
Location and Office Hours
The office is based on the College of Law's campus in Gulfport during regular business hours. The Executive Officer also has monthly office hours on the DeLand campus in the Carlton Union Building (CUB).
To request a one-on-one virtual or in-person meeting or a collaborative group meeting/presentation, please email [email protected].
Spring 2025 In-Person Office Hours
While we aim for consistency, our DeLand office hours are subject to change due to varying needs across Stetson's campuses. Please check the DeLand campus event calendar for the most updated information.
- March 14 - 16, 2025
- April 28 - 30, 2025
- May 7 - 9, 2025
Meet the Team
Carmen Johnson, Esq.
Executive Officer for Institutional Inclusive Excellence
Email: [email protected]
Pronouns: She/Her