Queens University of Charlotte Athletics

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Queens is committed to fostering an academic culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, equity, and access for students, faculty, staff, and community partners that provide access to our learning community. We believe that this commitment is vital in our quest to "provide transformative educational experiences that nurture intellectual curiosity, promote global understanding, transform students' lives and foster personal and professional success.

We strive to empower students, faculty, staff, and alumni to be authentically engaged citizens on campus, off campus, and around the world. We help bridge the academic and civic missions of the University to live out its motto, "Not to be served, but to serve." An insightful view of diversity acknowledges that human identities and qualities influence one's worldview, life choices, and interpersonal relations. Our commitment to living and succeeding in a changing world challenges us to develop cultural humility and to find common ground with those unlike ourselves.

Royals Racial Reconciliation Coalition (R3C)

In 2020, the coaching staff of Queens University of Charlotte formed the Royals Racial Reconciliation Committee (R3C). The Queens University of Charlotte coaching staff believes it has a responsibility to push back against hate and racial prejudice. It stands alongside those, including many of Queens' players and colleagues, who for too long have had to fight for equality and justice. This is a time when silent support is not sufficient. R3C condemns racism and bigotry in all its forms, and Queens' coaching staff pledges to have a zero-tolerance policy for all forms of racism. R3C will do its part to fight the unconscious bias that leads to institutionalized racism.

R3C's Action Plan

Recruit and retain socially conscious and diverse students and staff and make this quantifiable.
Encourage and help the University to become a more diverse place to work and go to school.
Use our voice to help improve minority representation among our faculty and staff.
Empower our student-athletes to use their voice to recognize, address and change unconscious bias, bigotry and institutionalized racism.
Purchase from and support black-owned businesses in our community.
Create community service programs that help close the educational gap for the minority children in our community.

PSA read at Queens athletic events.

"Queens University of Charlotte is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect and to ending discrimination across any dimensions of diversity including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, class, ability, religion, educational background, socioeconomic status, geographical location, marital status, parental status, military status, or work experience. In concurrence with the NCAA, and ASUN conference values, we believe that all individuals should experience an inclusive and welcoming environment anchored in anti-racism, cultural competence, and global understanding. We require a commitment from all coaches, student-athletes, staff, and spectators to honor diversity, equity & inclusion through all words and actions throughout all events and competitions."

R3C Resources

QU Votes
-The above link includes voter education activities and works to increase student participation in local, state and national voting and election initiatives. These resources include "Registering to Vote', 'Voting in North Carolina', and 'Voting and Election Resources'.
Voter Registration Information (.PDF)
Absentee Ballott Resources (.PDF)
2022 Black History Month Programming at Queens

Diversity and Inclusion Award Honorable Mention

In 2020, Queens received honorable mention for the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association's Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

The award recognizes and celebrates the initiatives, policies and practices of colleges and universities or athletics conferences that embrace diversity and inclusion across intercollegiate athletics and higher education. Awarded schools are honored for their commitment to inclusion, diversity, community outreach, professional development, hiring practices and programming activities as they relate to efforts that enhance the experiences and opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.