Uplifting the Campus Vision

“The values that guide our work are agency, empathy, persistence, distinction, equity, rigor, diversity, inclusivity, social justice, and respect.”

- CalArts value statement

II. Uplifting the Campus Vision

CalArts’ Strategic Visioning process took place from 2018 to 2020 and led to the creation of an updated mission statement, three vision pillars, and a renewed set of values. The work of IDEA will align with the vision pillars set forth in the 2020 Strategic Framework, which are to:

1. Center the Educational Experience 2.Remove Barriers to Access 3.Prepare for and Shape Our Future

The IDEA work will have the greatest impact on the implementation of objectives under Goal 3 of the framework, which calls for fostering an inclusive, empathic and community-centered culture [Pillars 1 and 2].

The objectives for this goal include:

• Objective 3A: Strengthen the community’s cultural competencies to better reflect and welcome CalArts’ diverse population and foster a sense of belonging.

• Objective 3B: Increase the representational diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Objective 3C: Directly support the health and welfare of students, staff, and faculty on campus.

• Objective 3D: Nurture enduring, community-centered connections between the Institute and its alumnx.

• Objective 3E: Practice and support long-term trust within the CalArts community through transparency and accountability and by utilizing the shared-governance process for informed and inclusive decision-making.