Equal Access

Foster an inclusive learning environment through equity and eliminatephysical and financial barriersin our curricular and co-curricular opportunities

1. Advancethe environmental justice collaborative. 2. Increase the diversity composition of peopleinvolved in teaching, research, operationsand administrativeprogramsto reflect thecomposition of the undergraduatepopulation and continueto assessand monitor thecampuscultural competency. 3. Track participation in the financial aid programs available for low and middle incomefamiliesand no-cost services available. 4. Employ practicesthat addressthe accessibility needs of all community members in our campusbuildings, operational proceduresand teaching methodologies.

Lead entities: Academic Affairs, Financeand Administration, Student Affairs, Office of Diversity & Inclusion

Sample metrics: Number participating in collaborative?Campusclimatesurvey results? Faculty, student and staff diversity composition ? Number of students participating in programsproviding freegoods/services? Number of faculty using Open Educational Resourcesin their courses? University ranking on the CollegeNET'sSocial Mobility Index Actions? Number of Blackboard courses compliant with theADA requirements ?Percentageof campuspurchasesfrom minority and women owned businesses

Aspirational Goal for 2030: Enableindividualstopursuelearning, research, serviceand

well-beingregardlessof economic, societal, or phys ical factors , andtovaluedivers ityof all formsandtherights , dignity, andperspectivesof all.

If you want totravel fast, goalone. If you want totravel far, gotogether. ~ African Proverb