2020s: Advancing the Vision
The 2020s continue to be a time of dynamic evolution. With a strong foundation and a clear vision, the Division is advancing bold strategies to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. This era is characterized by resilience, responsiveness, and a commitment to amplifying all voices in every corner of the institution.
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Lead by Timothy Stanfield, the Excelsior Scholars Program served as a mentoring, coaching, and academic support program aimed to support first-year, multicultural diverse students in their transition to Pace and ensure success. Eighteen upper-class students mentors were trained to welcome and support forty-five first-year students.
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Upon joining the University in August 2023, Stephanie Akunvabey conducted a listening tour to understand existing diversity efforts. She found that while progress had been made, frustration persisted due to limited support structures for marginalized groups. The subsequent DEI Realignment Plan expanded services to include more historically underserved communities and emphasized proactive education and prevention, moving beyond a compliance-focused approach to Title IX.
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Learn more about Days of ORIGIN—Pace University's first multi-day program on all three campuses.
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Pace University renames the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to the Division of Opportunity and Institutional Excellence (DOIE). This change reflects a broader, more integrated approach to advancing equity, access, and institutional effectiveness. DOIE is focused on sustainable progress, strategic partnerships, and inclusive excellence across all areas of University life.
A New Chapter for Campus Culture: A Q+A with Stephanie Akunvabey