Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI at Freeman
At Freeman, we are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected. Through our Office of EDI, we focus on promoting equity across all areas, ensuring diverse perspectives are celebrated, and championing initiatives that drive social justice. Through education, policy development, and community engagement, we work to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for all members of our community to thrive.
From the Associate Dean of EDI:
We aspire to engage and enable students, organizations, and our global business community to contribute to human achievement and prosperity by creating and disseminating high-impact business knowledge to advance a more equitable society. We strive to bring together the diverse cultural experiences that New Orleans offers into our students’ learning experience and continually reflect upon our responsibility to the evolving needs of our community.
- Erick Valentine, PhD
Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
The Faculty EDI Advisory Council examines course curricula to find meaningful ways to incorporate EDI.
From the Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:
We remain committed to developing programs and initiatives that enhance and improve diversity at the Freeman Business School. Everyday we are building relationships with other Tulane schools and departments, business and community partners, and serving as point of contact for students and student organizations.
- Rosalind Butler
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
How We Engage in EDI at Freeman
Our students participate in activities such as the National Diversity Case Competitions to apply gained knowledge and training through practical application.
Freeman staff engage in EDI sessions to build community and understand how it applies to their work environment.
Building inclusive learning environments is essential for faculty to ensure the success of all students academically and socially.
Mission & Leadership Principles
We aspire to engage and enable students, organizations, and our global business community to contribute to human achievement and prosperity by creating and disseminating high-impact business knowledge to advance a more equitable society. We strive to bring together the diverse cultural experiences that New Orleans offers into our students’ learning experience and continually reflect upon our responsibility to the evolving needs of our community.
Building a community that promotes an exchange of ideas across lines of difference.
Offering a learning community that allows all of its members to thrive within an equitable environment.
Guiding all actions by strong ethical and moral standards that are consistent with the core values of the institution.
Developing leaders whose thoughts and actions are guided by fairness, who deem inclusion as a hallmark of excellence and value the individual experiences of others.
Empowering our stakeholders to develop and implement novel and useful ideas and solutions that address challenges facing all individuals, the Freeman School, business and society.
Actively seeking, creating and strengthening partnerships within the Tulane community and communities at the local, regional, national, and global levels to create an environment where all may belong.
Treating each other with respect, earning each other's trust and supporting each other as we use our knowledge and abilities to contribute to our community.
