Document Type
Other
Publication Date
12-2012
Department 1
President’s Office
Abstract
Last spring I announced that we would take time this year to focus some of our thinking and conversation on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion. There are many reasons for us to direct our efforts to this topic: the changing demographics in our society and the need to provide a welcoming environment to a diverse student body, faculty and staff; our responsibility to prepare students for living in diverse communities and working in diverse workplaces; and our desire to prepare citizens who will be sensitive to social injustices and motivated to right them. In addition, we cannot dismiss recent student survey results that indicate a general disappointment in the opportunities on campus to interact with diverse peers. [excerpt]
Copyright Note
This is the author's version of the work. This publication appears in Gettysburg College's institutional repository by permission of the copyright owner for personal use, not for redistribution.
Recommended Citation
Riggs, Janet M., "President's Message on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (2012). Reports from the President’s Office. 1.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/presoffice/1
Included in
Disability and Equity in Education Commons, Educational Sociology Commons, Higher Education Commons, Liberal Studies Commons
Comments
The text of the President's message is also available from the President's Office pages of the Gettysburg College website: http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/president/priorities-initiatives/diversity/dec2012.dot