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The Office of Diversity Enhancement at South Dakota State University, formerly known as the Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity, was established to support institutional efforts related to equal opportunity and campus climate. The office advises the university community and develops programming intended to promote diversity in teaching, learning, and cultural engagement.
The office collaborates with units such as Admissions on minority student recruitment and with Human Resources on equal opportunity matters. It has coordinated initiatives and events, including the annual Festival of Cultures, and has served as a resource for students, faculty, and staff. In alignment with policy direction from the South Dakota Board of Regents, institutional language and organizational structures related to diversity initiatives have evolved over time.