Office for Equity and Diversity
OUR MISSION
We increase access to higher educaiton by advocating for members of our community and emphasizing the importance of diversity in promoting learning and development at the University of Minnesota. Our commitment ot equity and diversity is the shared responsibility of students, staff and faculty, and must be supporrted and guided by all levels of leadership.
OUR VISION
We envision a University where:
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are recognized as core institutional values that drive decision-making, resource allocation, and the development of all policies and practices.
Collaborative internal and external partnerships support the emerging needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities in which we live and work.
Diverse students, staff and faculty are recruited, retained, and supported.
OUR VALUES
Our commitment to social justice drives and grounds our work so that everything we do continuously fosters excellence through shared responsibilty for:
ACCESS AND INCLUSION
Continuously preparing, inviting, and welcoming people to an environment where we all have the opportunity to thrive at the University and beyond.
COMMUNITY
Creating equitable and collaborative partnerships to better work together within and outside the University towards shared goals.
EDUCATION AND LEARNING
Actively and intentionally using models and practices that incorporate content that reflects diverse ways of knowing, being and experiencing the world.
SUSTAINABLE TRANSFORMATION
Engaging in continuous individual and institutional reflection and collaboration to build capacity and integrate what we learn into our culture and infrastructure.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Evaluating and assessing progress towards realization of the University's vision for equity and diversity.