Paul Smith’s College is making strides towards implementing ways to create and support a diverse and inclusive community on campus.

Diversity expands our experience / Diversity enhances social development / Diversity prepares students for future career success / Diversity prepares students for work in a global society Interactions with people different than ourselves increases our knowledge base / Diversity promotes creative thinking / Diversity enhances self-awareness / Diversity enriches the multiple perspectives developed with academia

2024 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award / Congratulations to faculty member Joe Henderson and PSC student Wesley Burkit / 2023 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award / Congratulations to PSC student Aysia Smith! / 2022 Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award / Congratulations to staff member Ricky Williams and PSC student Widnie Dorilas!

The purpose of First Nations is to better educate the PSC community and us in the knowledge and history of the First Nations people and their traditional practices. We aim to develop and participate in programs that possess both traditional and non-traditional activities in which we share our knowledge with each other. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Nolie Thompson at nthompson2@paulsmiths.edu.

The mission of the Pride Club is to foster a safe and supportive environment for all students regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. The club seeks to achieve this mission through education, awareness, and connecting with allies in the student body staff, and faculty. All are welcome. For more information, contact Deb Naybor dnaybor@paulsmiths.edu for more information.

This plan consists of strategic recommendations that will move the College toward improved diversity, equity, and inclusion across our campus community. This plan is intended to be a living document that will be continuously reviewed, evaluated, and refined by the DEI Council in partnership with the Executive Cabinet.