We Acknowledge

  • The richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community.
  • The intrinsic worth of all who work and study here.
  • The investigation and reflection enhance that education upon multiple perspectives.

We Aspire

  • To create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community.
  • To increase the diversity of all parts of our university community through a commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts.
  • To foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community.

We Act

  • To achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity.
  • To ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here.
  • To prepare citizen-leaders effectively for a pluralistic world.