The Office of Inclusive Excellence is the culmination of earlier efforts to more deeply integrate diversity goals into the fabric of the institution. The three-fold nature of our work focuses on producing deep and lasting change.
Integrative
We support ongoing diversity efforts and encourage cross-unit conversations and planning for a more coordinated approach.
Collaborative
We serve as a resource to the campus community, providing training and consultation on a variety of diversity-related matters.
Generative
We develop new diversity initiatives where gaps have been identified.
The Office of Inclusive Excellence strives to:
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Shape a universitywide strategic diversity framework that lends direction to the work of diversity and reconciliation.
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Partner with SPU departments to establish priorities and action plans for the work of diversity.
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Build individual and institutional capacity to work productively toward our university diversity goals.
We ground this work in the gospel of Jesus Christ, recognizing that diversity is an aspect of our calling to be a reconciled community.