Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)

Ȱ 1809 N. 13th Street, Suite 101 Tuttleman Learning Center

Л (215) 204-7303 ƍ ideal@temple.edu

Mission

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) shall lead all efforts to build and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of belonging for the university and neighboring communities through the establishment and promotion of policies, education and training, development and implementation of programs, advocacy, and access to opportunities.

About IDEAL

Our team includes educators, scholars, administrators, and student externs/ interns. IDEAL has six units providing resources, advocacy and support to the î diversity.temple.edu k @templediversity

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Temple community. These units include Engagement, Education, Center for AntiRacism, Strategic Partnerships, Title IX, and Equal Opportunity. Additionally, the engagement unit houses the Gender and Sexuality Inclusion and Interfaith Inclusion resource centers.

Authoring a Better Tomorrow

IDEAL creates a sense of belonging for students by providing cultural programs, dialogues, and immersive experiences. IDEAL thrives in creating a brave environment that stimulates identity exploration, authentic conversations, and social change.

Burrow Lounge

Our office is centrally located in the Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 101. The Burrow Lounge is a drop-in space where students can relax, watch television or study. Additionally, our office has two multipurpose spaces and a conference room that are reservable to students during certain times of the day.

Student Engagement

• Owl Talk Dialogues

• Queer Lunch Dialogues

• South Africa – Global Experiential Learning

• National Coming Out Week

• Cultural Unity Week

• Cultural & Ethnic Identity resources

• Rite of Passage Ceremony

• Lavender Graduation

• Safe Zone Certification

• Speaker/Film Series

• Student Advocacy

• LGBTQIA+ resources

Diversity Peer Educators

IDEAL have 10–13 trained student leaders that facilitate workshops, plan student programming, and provide diversity consultations. These students utilize an intersectional lens to foster visibility, empowerment, and awareness for principles that promote a socially aware campus.