About IRC

The Intergroup Relations Center is an education, research and advocacy unit that advances the understanding and practice of effective intergroup relations.

Our Vision

A society where all individuals and groups are respected and empowered.

Our Mission

To build individual and institutional capacity for understanding difference and for engaging respectful relationships.

In individuals, we promote awareness and appreciation of self and others.

Institutionally, we provide leadership and resources that facilitate the University’s responsiveness to diversity and equity in its policies, practices, and structures.

More about the IRC

Meet Our Staff

Passion, commitment, and professionalism characterize our staff. They are…

Our History

Read about the evolution of the IRC (founding proposal, media coverage, archived newsletters)

IRC spelled out in sign language