As the Association for Orientation, Transition and Retention in Higher Education, NODA embraces the values of equity, inclusion, and social justice within the orientation, transition, and retention fields and for its members. The need for engagement and understanding of these values is amplified with the intersections of identities that our members have, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, nationality, color, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, faith, religion, country of origin, immigration status, social class, veteran status, and all other identities.
As a global association, NODA’s commitment is to ensure our membership, leadership, educational opportunities, events, and programs embody and embrace the values of equity, inclusion, and social justice. We acknowledge that upholding this commitment is a process. We hold our members, leadership, and the Association to these values and principles on behalf of our profession, our field, and our students. The Association leads this change through our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive, equitable and socially minded organization. Moving forward with an inclusive and equitable philosophy will not only benefit students, but professionals and institutions as a whole.