Student Inclusion

MISSION STATEMENT

CORE FUNCTIONS

Our mission is to: (1) support those underserved and marginalized, (2) empower students to be their authentic selves, and (3) advocate for the injustices of others through experiential learning and collaborative partnerships.

Advocacy: We inspire members of the community to advocate for their needs as well as the needs of others. Collaboration: We strive to create purposeful relationships in which all parties achieve shared objectives. Community: We actively build an inclusive, safe and positive environment for all members of the Jacksonville University community. Empowerment: We will cultivate an environment of personal responsibility for students to become stronger and more confident in resolving problems and bettering society. Learning: We will contribute to the academic experience through creating thought-provoking and transformative learning experiences.

BY THE NUMBERS

97 students Graduati registered for Mu on Celebration lticultural Heritage Month programs students completed the LGBT+ & Ally Roommate Matching form

13 34 KEY INITATIVES

Advocating for the student voice around issues of diversity and inclusion Provide ongoing training to faculty, staff and students Create diverse program offerings annually to invite students into learning about different topics around diversity Develop new community partnerships to increase opportunities for students

SUCCESSES

Hired Graduate Assistant for Diversity & Inclusion Expanded scope of training to Office of People & Culture Provided more program offerings 19