The mission of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) department is to address all student problems and concerns related to diversity, equity and inclusion at Villanova University including, but not limited to, race, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, disability, sex, and socioeconomic status. Through initiatives of outreach, retention, training, and programming; this council seeks to create a better Villanova for the students of this university where they can find truth without bigotry, unite as one community, receive equitable support, and have a college experience that is broadly represented of the best diversity of knowledge and people.