Mission Statement:
Clemson Athletics seeks to provide a safe, equitable and inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, spirituality, socioeconomic background, disability or any other defining characteristic. We believe a diverse, welcoming community is core to our identity and creates better ideas, policy and actions.
Furthermore, we seek to establish and maintain an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and career opportunities for coaches and administrators from diverse backgrounds.
Discrimination of any kind or intolerance of any level has no place within Clemson Athletics, whether on the field, in the classroom, in the locker room or in the stands.
In October 2020 Jordy Kirr formed the The We CU Committee comprised of 60 coaches and staff members to ensure planning, development and implementation of Clemson Athletics’ commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The Committee objective is to sustain the work identified inside the Athletic Department Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Plan, and regularly interface with Clemson University Office of Inclusion and Equity.
Establish and maintain inclusive development/ fundraising practices. Focus on establishing a Women in Philanthropy Program aimed at engaging more women donors and ultimately raising more funds in support of women’s sports & programs.
Ensure inclusive marketing and branding efforts. Celebrate and recognize diversity & inclusion through internal & external marketing efforts throughout the year. Collaborates with Dr. Rhondda Thomas and the Call My Name team to document stories and the history of African Americans participating in Clemson Athletics.
Develop and implement education and resources to support underrepresented/underserved populations among CUAD staff.
Promote and support student-athlete development services for underrepresented/underserved student-athlete populations. Evaluate and develop voting, research and resource initiatives. Increase awareness and enhancement of the current Tigers Unite Program.
Increase the diversity of students in student assistant roles, and develop and implement a recruitment process for Athletics that ensures searches for full-time staff and coaches are inclusive.
Plan Administrators:
Council Members:
*The We CU Council meets on a monthly basis. If you want to learn how to get more involved in the work or have questions about our upcoming celebrations and events, please don’t hesitate to contact Jordy Kirr.
October 10-11, 2023
Fall – October 22-30, 2022
Winter – February 18-26, 2023
Spring – April 15-23, 2023
Clemson Athletics is committed to providing an environment conducive to equal access and participation for student-athletes, staff and supporters of all gender identities and sexual orientations.
