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Adelphi stands out as one of the few universities with a group in its athletics department dedicated to diversity issues. Established in fall 2017, the Athletic Diversity Council includes coaches and staff. The department also has a representative on the .

The council has already developed a statement on diversity and a pledge that all University athletes must commit to. It also invites speakers to campus to present perspectives to athletes and increase understanding. Just this spring, the assembled group of 91¹ú²ú athletes heard from Nevin Caple, co-founder of LGBT SportSafe and Br{ache the Silence, a campaign to address homophobia, promote inclusion and increase the visibility of role models in women’s sports.