Inclusive Excellence

Students learning to use a drill press in the Invents Lab.

The Office of Inclusive Excellence supports the college’s strategic plan by leading initiatives to strengthen our community.

We are committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain top talent from a diverse population to lead tomorrow’s workforce while fostering an inclusive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. This work is primarily led by team members of the CEED and PROTEGE

Pre-College Initiatives & Visiting Campus
Pre-College Programs are designed for K-12 students interested in exploring engineering at Virginia Tech. We also have several opportunities for you to learn more about the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, including Engineering Information Sessions and Engineering Open House.

Digerati students working on their laptops in a lounge area.

Undergraduate Program Initiatives
Undergraduate Student Support Programs provide encouragement and support to undergraduate engineering students, helping them to achieve excellence.

Four grad students stand pose for a group shot.

Graduate Program Initiatives
Graduate Student Support Programs are focused on bringing the graduate community together through social and professional development opportunities throughout the academic year. The College of Engineering also focuses on changing the graduate engineering education system by connecting, integrating, and improving numerous processes and policies.

Statistical Information
We keep up-to-date student facts and figures on compositional diversity. We use this information to identify underrepresented groups and to help Virginia Tech create more inclusive environments.