Advancing Diversity
TIP: Create an experience where you are the
only one different from everyone else (this could be based on your
values, appearance, beliefs, etc…).
Join us in celebrating and promoting safe and healthy community life for people
of all races, colors, religions, national origins, socio-economic classes, gender
identities and expressions, sexual orientations, physical and learning abilities,
and ages, by modeling behavior and articulating expectations that we live and
work together in one community, bound together by our commitment to learning
and respect for one another. We also encourage you to explore the university's UVM International and
Diversity Websites to learn about
events, services, programs, training opportunities and more.
Our Commitment to Institutional Change
We have a deep understanding of and commitment to the fact that to be an outstanding division and an excellent University we must be diverse in all aspects of our work. It is critical that we continue to communicate our values and expectations clearly, and report regularly on our progress.
• UVM's
Our Common Ground Values
• Highlights of our Work to Create a Multiculturally Competent Organization (PDF)
• Annual Progress Report
(PDF)
• Three-Year Comprehensive
Report (PDF)
Our Commitment to Professional Staff Development
We are fully aware that as we progress, we will make mistakes and experience conflict. We are committed to adhering to the principles of Our Common Ground in order to learn from this conflict and move through it to a place of further understanding, deeper appreciation, and respect. We do not wish to remain comfortable, for comfort will not move us forward. We intend to make progress.
• Diversity
Professional Development Curriculum (PDF)
• Student
& Campus Life Diversity Video Library (XLS)
Support for Local, Regional, and National Training
• SJTI
• NCORE
Our Commitment to Student Learning
We remain committed to advancing our diversity efforts within the larger University
but especially in the departments that influence campus programs and student
experiences.
• Teaching Inter-Group Dialogue Courses (PDF)
• Host the NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program
(PDF)
• National NASPA Undergraduate
Fellows Program
• Coordinate the Next Step
Social Justice Retreat
Our Partners
The Office Affirmative Action & Equal
Opportunity
ALANA Student Center
Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Questioning, & Ally Services (LGBTQA)
Office of International Education
Spiritual and Religious Life Council
Women's Center