¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ is committed to building an inclusive campus community that is accepting, respectful and welcoming of students, faculty and staff of all identities.
Respecting and supporting a diverse and inclusive environment is the responsibility of everyone at ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ. Our diverse community of students, faculty and staff represents a wide range of identities, backgrounds and cultures from across the country and around the globe. We recognize and celebrate our differences and know that a diverse community is vital to fostering a safe and welcoming environment for all. Our community collaborates to provide opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni to engage in education, activism and empowerment. Together, we’ve developed innovative programs, teaching practices and leadership experiences which create a culture of belonging.
One of the paramount goals of the ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ Strategic Plan is to ensure an equitable and respectful campus environment for all students, faculty and staff which is free from discrimination and harassment, regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, economic status, political belief, neurodiversity or genetic information.
The Social Justice Work Team was formed with the primary function to ensure that social responsibility, social justice and equity are core to ¶¶ÒõÆƽâ°æ’s Mission and Vision as represented in the life of our campus—in the classroom and beyond. As part of this work, a Global and Intercultural Fluency student learning goal was embedded throughout the curriculum and co-curriculum. Through pursuit of this Global and Intercultural Fluency learning goal, students demonstrate awareness and respect for commonalities across and differences between identities, cultures and experiences.
The Social Justice Work Team provides guidance for our community on issues related to inclusion, equity, racial justice and social responsibility across our curriculum and all aspects of campus and work life; engage with Dean’s leadership team to ensure that equitable and respectful behaviors define the day-to-day culture for students, faculty and staff; provide two-way channels of communication with stakeholders regarding inclusion in all aspects of campus and work life, allowing for feedback and thoughtful discussion; and develop programming and professional development opportunities for students, faculty and staff to address social responsibility, racial justice, inclusion and equity.