The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) cultivates strong campus partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are essential for a dynamic living, learning and working environment. Through these efforts, the DEI Office offers a wide-range of support, including consultation, training, resource development, facilitation, inclusive program design assistance, and event co-sponsorship opportunities.
The Pratt Staff Council, sponsored by the Offices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Human Resources, and Finance and Administration, is an advisory body dedicated to advancing staff engagement, inclusion, recognition, and retention. Composed of thirty elected members, includin five on the Executive Board and twenty-five committee members—the Council advocates and supports the holistic experiences of Pratt staff members. The Council works to enhance staff satisfaction and professional development through intentionally curated events and strategic collaborations. For more information, please log in to your OnePratt account or email staffcouncil@pratt.edu. The Indigenous Peoples’ Land Circle (IPLC) welcomes all campus members interested in Indigenous knowledge and land stewardship. The Circle supports the integration of the Pratt Institute Living Land Acknowledgment advocating for Indigenous sovereignty and reparations in alignment with Pratt’s commitment to challenging the legacy of settler colonialism. We strive to provide a safe haven for for those engaged in centering indigeneity, land stewardship, and restorative justice. To learn more about the IPLC, email pratt-iplc@pratt.edu. To lLearn more about the Living Land Acknowledgment.
The Pratt Accessibility Advisory Committee plays a key role in assessing, developing, and implementing strategies to enhance accessibility across the Pratt campus. The committee works to ensure equitable access to opportunities, resources, and services for all individuals with disabilities, including efforts in diverse learning modalities, physical environments, programs, services, and digital platforms, while ensuring compliance with accessibility laws and regulations. For more information or inquiries, please contact Pratt’s 504 Coordinator, Elisabeth Sullivan, at esulliv5@pratt.edu. Visit Pratt’s Accessibility webpage to learn more.
Sponsorship Requests
Are you seeking co-sponsorship for events or initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus? The DEI Office offers financial co-sponsorship for events, exhibits, workshops, conferences, symposiums, and other programs that are open to the Pratt community, and promotional support through our monthly newsletter and social media channels.
To request co-sponsorship, please fill out this form. All requests will be reviewed on a rolling basis by the DEI Office. For questions or additional information, please contact us at diversity@pratt.edu.
Past Events
Please visit the Pratt Talks website, to explore recordings of previous Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion events and workshops.
Events:
- Artist Spotlight Series: The Art of Social Justice featuring Jared Diaz.(Event Date: February 9, 2024)
- Black History Month Keynote Panel: Black Entrepreneurship (Event Date: February 23, 2022)
- Pratt Institute Faculty Art & Design Slam (Event Date: April 7, 2022)
Workshops
Setting the Stage for an Inclusive Classroom (Workshop Date: February 10, 2022)