Nebraska Athletics started the annual Diversity and Inclusion Summit in 2016, with the help of Senior Associate Athletic Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Dr. Lawrence Chatters who was at the time serving as the Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator, and Senior Associate Athletic Director for Life Skills and Enrichment Keith Zimmer.  With the help of the Husker Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Council and Life Skills, a collaborative effort led to the development of the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Summit for all staff, coaches and student-athletes to attend. Each year, student-athletes attend a session, while staff and coaches typically attend the session the next day.

Purpose:

The Husker Diversity and Inclusion Summit Nebraska Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Summit aims to educate all student-athletes and staff regarding the power and importance of diversity, equity, inclusion, acceptance and unity. Nebraska Athletics strives to be a national leader in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Each year, the summit aims to address a different aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion, while expanding the definitions and understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion to all participants. Previous summits have included local, national and international presenters that have spanned across a number of topics concerning diversity , equity and inclusion, including but not limited to:

• The international student experience
• LGBTQA+ Allyship
• Diversity and Mental Health
• Intersectionality
• Physical and Cognitive Disability Awareness
• Racial and Ethnic Diversity