D.E.I.B.

Greetings from the Vice President

Greetings from the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging!

I am excited and honored to serve in this inaugural role at Newberry College. I began my tenure on May 22, 2023, and I already feel like I am a part of the Wolves community. From as early as my interview, I have been impressed with the caliber of students, faculty and staff. I appreciate the warm welcome that has been extended to me during my transition to the College. I am looking forward to the many partnerships that I have developed, and will continue to develop, to make Newberry an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution where everyone who studies, works and visits feels like they belong. If I can be of support to you in your efforts, please reach out to me at Altheia.Richardson@newberry.edu.

Go Wolves!

Altheia L. Richardson, Ph.D.
Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Chief Diversity Officer

What are D.E.I.B.?

Diversity reflects the many ways in which individuals and communities are unique.

Equity involves fairness in the distribution of, and access to, opportunity for all individuals.

Inclusion reflects the manner in which individuals of diverse backgrounds are not only included, but valued.

Belonging reflects a feeling of connectedness and that one is important or matters to others.

Meet Our Staff

Visit Our Office

Holland Hall | Second Floor

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

803.321.5551

D.E.I.B. Strategic Plan Goals

Based in Newberry College's Lutheran liberal arts tradition of "serv[ing] the neighbor so that all may flourish," the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging's strategic plan holds five key priorities that center diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging across all campus entities. Click here to view the D.E.I.B. Strategic Plan.

Intercultural Development Inventory

The Intercultural Development Inventory assesses intercultural competence – the capability to shift cultural perspectives and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities. Learn more about the Intercultural Development Inventory.

The D.E.I.B. Advisory Board