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Inclusive Excellence

Wichita State University seeks to be a campus that reflects and promotes – in all community members – the evolving diversity of society.

Objectives

  1. Review university processes and procedures that may create barriers to diversity and inclusive excellence.
  2. Enhance opportunities for minority and underrepresented students to engage, receive mentoring, and professional development.
  3. Develop opportunities for students, faculty and staff to voice their needs and concerns in order to improve their experiences and enrich the campus culture.
  4. Continuously evaluate and enhance the curriculum with diversity-related content.
  5. Seek and develop opportunities for diversity-related research.
  6. Seek and develop opportunities to engage with diverse populations.

Exemplar strategic initiatives

  • Analytics showcase the Study of Economic Growth
  • Tilford Commission fellows Latinx cluster hire Biannual climate survey
  • First-gen affinity group
  • National celebration of first-generation student success
  • Redesign talent management process with technology
  • Summer Research Institute
  • Formation of National PanHellenic Council for Divine Nine

Key Performance Indicators

  • UG student research participation
  • Percentage of students completing the Tilford Certificate
  • Percentage of survey respondents report a positive campus climate
  • Percentage of LBGTQIA Survey Improvement
  • Percentage of faculty/staff/administrators who identify in target groups (Affirmative Action plan report)
  • Availability of structural supports (affinity groups)
  • Availability of training and professional development for faculty and staff
  • Percentage of women and minoritized faculty in STEM
  • Percentage of parity of pay
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