Office of Diversity and Equity for Students

The Office of Diversity and Equity for Students (ODES) provides multicultural, educational experiences and academic support programs to enrich the college life of all Gallaudet students.  ODES focuses on the unique needs of multicultural students and strives to facilitate a campus climate that supports their academic success.  ODES encourages academic excellence for all students and is fortunate to have staff of the highest caliber to serve Gallaudet students.  Through our services and programs, students find a gateway into the diverse richness of today's interconnected global reality. 

ODES is composed of two units: Keeping the Promise (KTP) and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA).  KTP focuses on the education of Black Deaf Males and Deaf Latino students.  The KTP program model will be applied to other multicultural student groups.  OMSA includes three major initiatives: Multicultural Student Programs, Peer Mentoring, and Intergroup Dialogues.

ODES is an assessment driven program that seeks to make program decisions based on the assessment of program goals and student learning outcomes.