NCAA Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign The Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign was first launched in 2018, in partnership with the Minority Opportunities and Interests Committee and the National Student Athlete Advisory Committees, as an opportunity to create dialogue surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion utilizing social media platforms. This initiative strives to connect student-athletes, administrators, faculty, and staff in order to better create inclusive excellence throughout intercollegiate athletics. 2023 Campaign Days and Themes Day 1 (Tuesday, Oct. 17): “Understanding the Why”: Why do I support others who have different identities and experiences? Day 2 (Wednesday, Oct. 18) – “I Belong Because…”: Defining why belonging is important to foster inclusive excellence within a team or an athletic community. Day 3 (Thursday, Oct 19): “A Shared Responsibility”: Sharing institutional and individual responsibilities and action steps for fostering belonging and inclusive excellence. Social Media Campaign Planning the Campaign Engagement Ideas Creating Campaign Content After the Campaign Campaign Day 1 Campaign Day 2 Campaign Day 3 Planning for the Campaign It is suggested that each student-athlete, coach, administrator or staff member planning to partake in this year’s campaign prepare for the most effective campaign before the Oct. 18-20, 2022, campaign dates. Learn More… Engagement Ideas Don’t know where to start? Click here for general tips for engagement during the campaign week. Learn More… Creating Campaign Content Work with your campus or conference office to create campaign content that highlights your involvement in the 2022 campaign. Here are some ideas on how to get started. Learn More… After the Campaign The Diversity and Inclusion Social Media Campaign is meant to be a week of awareness, education and engagement showing the importance of inclusive environments in college sports, but it does not have to end there! The following are some ideas that you can implement during the week’s campaign or other times throughout the academic year to show your support. Learn More… #Diversity and Inclusion