Resources to Support Diversity Officers in Higher Education

NADOHE is here for you. Whether you’re celebrating a career achievement or navigating challenges in higher education, we provide resources, networks, and guidance to support your work as a diversity professional.

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State of the CDO Survey 2025 

In the spring of 2025, the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) commissioned its second State of the CDO study. The goal was to collect data to provide a clear picture of the demographics, institutional role, and socio-emotional state of chief diversity officers and academic diversity officers across the United States. Data gathered for the 2025 study update findings from the inaugural State of the CDO Survey Report, which was conducted in 2023. In addition, the 2025 survey focused on changes to the diversity, equity, and inclusion profession over the past two years. The findings included in this report are intended to support individual and institutional NADOHE members. Login to read the full report.

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Connect With Your Peers

We cannot do our work alone. Gain strength from our community and connect with peers through:

• Community Forum – An online space for members to share resources and perspectives (Note: You will need to be a member to access the forum)
• Virtual CDO Check-ins – Regular conversations to exchange ideas and strategies (Note: You will need to be a member to access the check-ins)
• Chapters – Our 19 regional and interest-based chapters serve as a bridge between national leadership and members, offering local connections and resources.
• Annual Conference & Webinars – Opportunities to meet colleagues nationwide and learn from experts.

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Advocate for Our Profession

Diversity professionals face unprecedented challenges. NADOHE provides resources to help you navigate legislative, political, and institutional barriers:

• NADOHE Communication Guide – Practical support for addressing misinformation and communicating the value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work.

• 2023 State of the CDO Survey Report – Insights into the demographics, experiences, and activities of chief diversity officers nationwide.

• Navigating Barriers to Equity: Legislative Resources – Guidance and updates on Supreme Court rulings, DEI bans, and policy changes.

• External Resources –

  • PEN America Campus Free Speech Guide & Educational Censorship Tracker
  • Education4All tools for navigating anti-DEI challenge
  • NASPA’s resources for countering political attacks on DE
  • National Center on Free Speech, Campus Compact, and The Education Trust’s map of anti-DEI efforts

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Grow Your Career

NADOHE offers professional development and mentorship opportunities:

• Chief Diversity Officer Fellows Program (CDO)
• Academic Diversity Officer Fellows Program (ADO)

Both programs pair fellows with senior mentors for guided leadership development.

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Inform Your Work

NADOHE provides signature frameworks and standards to guide DEI work on campus:

• Framework for Advancing Racial Equity on Campus – 10 priority areas for institutional focus.
• Standards of Professional Practice – A guiding framework for CDOs navigating varied institutional contexts.
• Standards of Professional Practice Institute – Annual training directed by experienced CDOs and leading scholars.

We also provide timely resources on:

• Race in Admissions – Insights and webinars following the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious admissions.
• State Legislation – Guidance on navigating DEI bans such as Texas SB 17.
• Research & Scholarship – Evidence-based studies, including work on classroom censorship, anti-racism practices, and DEI program impacts.

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Leading Higher Education Toward Inclusive Excellence

With more than 2,000 members, NADOHE remains committed to advocating for inclusive excellence, advancing equity, and dismantling systemic oppression across higher education.

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