Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    Transformative Change for a Transformative Liberal Arts Experience

    Transformative Change for a Transformative Liberal Arts Experience

    Our goal is to generate conversations and processes that over time create greater clarity, transparency, trust, cooperation, consensus, respect, and measurable outcomes. Practices that support this goal include listening, cultivating a growth mindset, respecting those with different views, being informed by data, and understanding that the work is ongoing, collaborative, organic, and ever evolving.

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    DEI STRATEGIC PLAN
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    Honoring the Life of George Floyd — Read Here

    Honoring the Life of George Floyd

    Vice President for Equity and Inclusion María Pabón Gautier shares a message to honor the life of George Floyd on the one-year anniversary of his murder.

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    María Pabón Gautier named Vice President for Equity and Inclusion — Read More

    María Pabón Gautier named Vice President for Equity and Inclusion

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    Understanding the Verdict
    Understanding the Derek Chauvin Verdict — View webinar recording

    Understanding the Derek Chauvin Verdict

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    To Include is to Excel Makes an Impact — Watch Now

    To Include is to Excel Makes an Impact

    To Include is To Excel was an initiative that reflects St. Olaf’s conviction that inclusion, equity, and excellence are inextricably intertwined. We aimed to transform our curriculum and our teaching practices for new generations of students.

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    WHILE WE HAVE SEEN SUCCESS IN DIVERSIFYING OUR CAMPUS …

    2011 : 13% of students were BIPOC | 2020: 22% of students are BIPOC*

    *10th Day Fall Census

    2011: 8% of faculty and staff were BIPOC | 2020: 15% of faculty and staff are BIPOC*

    *IPEDS-HR Reporting

    … THE DATA MAKES IT CLEAR THAT NOT ALL STUDENTS FEEL THAT THEY ARE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY

    61% of BIPOC students compared to 75% of
    white students …*

    67% of non-heterosexual students compared to 74% of heterosexual students …*

    … agree or strongly agree that they feel like part of the community.

    *Data pulled from the 2020 HEDS Sexual Assault and Campus Climate survey.

    diversity, equity, and inclusion dashboard ➤

    To see more data about diversity and inclusion please visit the site for Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment.

    FIVE-PART DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PLAN

    Part One - Develop

    DEVELOP AN INCLUSIVE,
    CULTURALLY
    COMPETENT COMMUNITY

    Part One - Develop

    INTENTIONALLY
    ENGAGE AND UPLIFT
    ALL TYPES OF
    DIVERSITY

    Part One - Develop

    ENSURE SUPPORT FOR
    STAFF, FACULTY,
    AND STUDENTS

    Part One - Develop

    IDENTIFY AND REVISE
    POLICIES, PROCESSES, & PRACTICES
    THAT PRESENT BARRIERS

    Part One - Develop

    HOLD
    OURSELVES
    ACCOUNTABLE

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