Mosaic names NSU in Top Inclusive Workplace Cultures

(Tahlequah, Oklahoma)--With a five-star rating, Northeastern State University was honored as one of the regions 2016 Top Inclusive Workplace Cultures by Tulsa Regional Chambers diversity business council, Mosaic, on Oct. 26.

This recognition is given annually at Mosaics Economic Inclusion Forum to area employers with robust diversity and inclusion strategies. Scored on responses to Mosaics annual Inclusive Workplace Cultures survey, 55 organizations received a tiered ranking of three, four and five stars based on the strength of their programing.

To gain recognition as a Top Inclusive Workspace, an organization must meet certain criteria based on each of the five key metrics that drive Mosaics work: CEO commitment, diverse suppliers, people, internal policies and community outreach.

Of the 250 organizations that responded to the 2016 survey, 55 were awarded. NSU was one of 23 organizations that received a five-star rating.

Dr. Allyson Watson, Eddings endowed chair for Urban Education, Outreach and Research, was present to receive the award for NSU at the forum. She said being in an auditorium with some of Tulsas most outstanding leaders and champions for diversity was inspiring.

It felt good to be a part of the NSU team recognized for doing the work in diversity and inclusion to show our level of commitment to those we serve.

Watson said that NSU has not reached a pinnacle, but will still strive to do even more.

Receiving this award is recognition that we are taking steps in the right direction, Watson said. I believe that NSU will continue to grow and develop and continue to be an equitable, richly diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from every background.