Diversity at WSU

Wichita State University is the most diverse university in Kansas and has a strong commitment to diversity as a core institutional and educational value. We want our faculty, staff, and student body to mirror the variety of the types of people found in society.

Group of international students serving food at Interfest.

Building future leaders and advocates

The Office of Student Engagement and Belonging (SEB) creates opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to cultivate a vibrant campus community that inspires world-ready leaders. SEB oversees student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, civic engagement, community service programs, leadership programs and student activities.

Additionally, Student Engagement and Belonging assists in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts, and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provides dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities and LGBTQA programming, each representing a small piece of the tapestry of intersectionality displayed on the Wichita State campus.

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Inclusive Excellence

The Inclusive Excellence Plan is a university-wide strategic focus to build a culture that values transparency, accountability and communication.

Military and Veteran Student Center

The Captain Riley Leroy Pitts Military and Veteran Student Center exists to build and maintain a community of students with military experience and to provide comprehensive support for the unique needs of veterans, military members and military dependents in an environment of respect.

View of WSU water tower and Ahlberg Hall

Strategic Engagement and Planning

Strategic Engagement and Planning (SEP) works to increase capacity, improve sustainability, and foster conditions necessary for economic prosperity for the university and the communities we serve.

Photo of Robert Indiana's LOVE sculpture, located near the Heskett Center

President's Inclusive Council

The President's Inclusive Council (PIC) is an advisory and leadership team responsible for developing, overseeing and monitoring university-wide efforts to achieve Wichita State University's commitment to diversity as a core institutional and educational value.

Crowd enjoying a live music performance in Wichita's Old Town district.

Community Engagement

The Office of Community Engagement joins with the surrounding communities, neighborhood representatives and local government to help maintain safe, economically vibrant neighborhoods near campus.

Hispanic students in a classroom on campus

TRIO/GEAR-UP Programs

TRIO and GEAR-UP are sets of federally-funded college opportunity programs that motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in their pursuit of a college degree. Among the services offered are mentoring, college preparation and financial aid counseling.

Tilford Commission

The Tilford Commission is a campuswide group of faculty, staff, students, and administrators dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusive excellence in all areas of the Wichita State University community.

Students seated outdoors at the Unity Meal

Public Policy and Management Center

The Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC) at Wichita State University advances public good by strengthening people, organizations and communities. The PPMC provides expertise and support in the areas of research, talent development and community engagement.