This section focuses primarily on academic areas where curriculums changed in an attempt to become a more diverse experience. These changes first began in the 1960's and progressed onward. This section mentions different programs, departments, minors, and collaborations that shed light on the development of curricular activities on campus.
- The Black Studies department was first introduced in 1969 but implemented in the early 1970’s, it quickly faced sustainability challenges.
- The Educational Opportunity Program (or Project Opportunity) was established in 1968 to provide a more inclusive learning experience guided by Thomas Newkirk.
- The Multidisciplinary Center for Minority and Women's Studies was formed in 1985 to coordinate a series of multicultural minors, committees, and events that transitioned overtime.
- International Studies was established in the early 1960’s with the inclusion of study abroad programming. In the 1980’s President James Clark was paramount in connecting the campus overseas with China to create an exchange program. This program was actively supported by the Chin family who not only donated funding, but housed students in their Cortland residence.
