Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Our plan is inspired by President Ono’s charge to act with deliberateness and humility as we seek to respect and leverage diversity, ensure equity, and promote inclusion. We must examine and learn from the outcomes of our past efforts and work to improve them. We must act on our commitment, in accordance with the law, to contribute to a just society and to affirm the humanity of all persons. From this standpoint, the Office of Government Relations and the Economic Growth Institute developed our DEI 2.0 Strategic Plans.

If you’re interested in learning more about these efforts and goals, please contact: Nell Dority, [email protected]

Please also follow this link to see the DEI focus of the Economic Growth Institute

Diversity

We commit to increasing diversity, which is expressed in myriad forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, (dis)ability status, and political perspective.

Equity

We commit to working actively to challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.

Inclusion

We commit to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We know that by building a critical mass of diverse groups on campus and creating a vibrant climate of inclusiveness, we can more effectively leverage the resources of diversity to advance our collective capabilities.