Resources to Support Diversity Officers in Higher Education

NADOHE is here for you. Whether you’re celebrating a career achievement or navigating challenges in higher education, we provide resources, networks, and guidance to support your work as a diversity professional.

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Connect With Your Peers

We cannot do our work alone. Gain strength from our community and connect with peers through:

• Community Forum – An online space for members to share resources and perspectives (Note: You will need to be a member to access the forum)
• Virtual CDO Check-ins – Regular conversations to exchange ideas and strategies (Note: You will need to be a member to access the check-ins)
• Chapters – Our 19 regional and interest-based chapters serve as a bridge between national leadership and members, offering local connections and resources.
• Annual Conference & Webinars – Opportunities to meet colleagues nationwide and learn from experts.

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Advocate for Our Profession

Diversity professionals face unprecedented challenges. NADOHE provides resources to help you navigate legislative, political, and institutional barriers:

• NADOHE Communication Guide – Practical support for addressing misinformation and communicating the value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.

• 2023 State of the CDO Survey Report – Insights into the demographics, experiences, and activities of chief diversity officers nationwide.

• Navigating Barriers to Equity: Legislative Resources – Guidance and updates on Supreme Court rulings, DEI bans, and policy changes.

• External Resources –

  • PEN America Campus Free Speech Guide & Educational Censorship Tracker
  • Education4All tools for navigating anti-DEI challenge
  • NASPA’s resources for countering political attacks on DE
  • National Center on Free Speech, Campus Compact, and The Education Trust’s map of anti-DEI efforts

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Grow Your Career

NADOHE offers professional development and mentorship opportunities:

• Chief Diversity Officer Fellows Program (CDO)
• Academic Diversity Officer Fellows Program (ADO)

Both programs pair fellows with senior mentors for guided leadership development.

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Inform Your Work

NADOHE provides signature frameworks and standards to guide DEI work on campus:

• Framework for Advancing Racial Equity on Campus – 10 priority areas for institutional focus.
• Standards of Professional Practice – A guiding framework for CDOs navigating varied institutional contexts.
• Standards of Professional Practice Institute – Annual training directed by experienced CDOs and leading scholars.

We also provide timely resources on:

• Race in Admissions – Insights and webinars following the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious admissions.
• State Legislation – Guidance on navigating DEI bans such as Texas SB 17.
• Research & Scholarship – Evidence-based studies, including work on classroom censorship, anti-racism practices, and DEI program impacts.

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Leading Higher Education Toward Inclusive Excellence

With more than 2,000 members, NADOHE remains committed to advocating for inclusive excellence, advancing equity, and dismantling systemic oppression across higher education.

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