Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement

Tyler Clementi Center for Diversity Education and Bias Prevention

Increasing the capacity of the campus community to engage across differences

The Tyler Clementi Center at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is a research center that addresses the unique issues that impacted Tyler Clementi and the many students who experience bias and peer aggression within higher education.

Through collaboration with leading-edge research centers and scholars, the center examines the impact of bias and peer aggression among students and develops practical tools and resources to assist institutions in creating an affirming campus climate for all students.

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Joan Collier

Meet the Director

Joan Collier is director of institutional equity and strategic initiatives, leading efforts and strategic initiatives to advance institutional equity and inclusion goals, and she oversees the Tyler Clementi Center. An alumna of Georgia State University and the University of Georgia, Ms. Collier has more than 10 years experience within higher education as a practitioner and educator.

Support the Tyler Clementi Center

Your financial support will ensure that we can continue helping university professionals better understand and address the impact of bias and peer aggression in their students. The Tyler Clementi Center was born out of an urgent need to improve the university campus climate for students of stigmatized populations. Your support powers our work, fueling our ability to realize this bold vision.

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