Inclusive Excellence
At the center of a diverse community with more than 57,000+ students and thousands of faculty and staff members, Student Affairs is committed to fostering a climate of respect, tolerance, and free exchange of ideas.
We strive to create an atmosphere and institutional culture that is welcoming to all individuals, inclusive of their race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, gender, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation, ability/disability, socioeconomic class, and national origin. Therefore, Student Affairs commits to the following:
We will create a welcoming environment.
- Enhance, develop, and maintain structures and services committed to diversity.
- Build cross-cultural relationships that bridge traditional campus boundaries.
- Respect spaces that allow for the support and development of specific identities and communities.
- Solicit feedback frequently and respond to the various needs of students and other stakeholders.
We will contribute to the cultural education of students.
- Encourage students to examine their responsibilities in a multicultural society.
- Engage students in experiences that educate them about the value of their history and perspectives while inviting them to learn more about the histories and perspectives of others.
- Provide services that offer students opportunities to build relationships that cross cultural boundaries.
We will recognize and develop staff's cultural understanding.
- Engage in self-reflection to foster a deeper understanding of the experiences and perspectives of others.
- Challenge each other to engage in meaningful dialogue with colleagues and students to create a campus climate of respect and fairness.
- Provide and participate in regular professional development to enhance our abilities to serve a diverse student body and campus community.
Learn about the Inclusive Excellence Steering Committee.
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Inclusive Hiring at Illinois
Inclusive Hiring at Illinois is a training program for search committees and others involved in employee recruitment efforts. It consists of a series of modules that provide each user with knowledge and skills directly relevant to their role in the recruitment and hiring process. For most search committee members, the training will take about one hour to complete. EEO officers, vice chairs, diversity advocates, and hiring managers will have additional modules geared toward their roles and duties.
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
The values of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) not only contribute to a positive and respectful working environment, but also foster innovation, creativity and a wider range of perspectives to help organizations achieve even greater success. Check out the training programs offered via LinkedIn Learning regularly for new opportunities to continue your DEIs journey.
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DEI&B Certificate Program
The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Certificate Program provides a robust experience for all University of Illinois System employees to engage in meaningful discussions, activities, curriculum and projects to promote and support DEI&B. The program aims to educate about DEI&B topics, train individuals to be DEI&B allies and advocates and provide resources.
Additional Programs
Follow these links to find out more about some of our programs:
- Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center
- Asian American Cultural Center
- Diversity and Social Justice Education Program
- First-Generation Student Support
- Gender and Sexuality Resource Center
- Inclusive Communities within University Residence Halls
- International Education
- La Casa Cultural Latina
- Lunch on Us (Noon-hour discussion series - visit our cultural and resource centers to learn more)
- Native American House
- The Michael L. Jeffries Sr. Center for Access and Academic Sucess (The Jeffries Center)
- Salaam Middle East and North Africa Cultural Center
- Special Populations Health Education Program
- Women's Resources Center