Inclusion and Diversity
Kryzsko Commons, Room 121 (507-457-5595)

It is the goal of Winona State University to create a learning community where its members feel safe and respected regardless of cultural background and where opportunities are provided to explore, understand, and appreciate one another’s cultural experiences and heritage. Going beyond this, it is the goal of this institution to develop a learning community where diversity in its broadest terms—including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, ability/disability, age, religion, economic, language, gender identity, and sexual identity—is valued, affirmed, and celebrated as an important first step toward embracing world differences in order to make the world a better place in which to live and work.

Winona State University is committed to cultural diversity and supports the following initiatives as part of its mission to:

•   Promote understanding of the cultural and ethnic heritages of African Americans, Asian Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans as well as other diverse cultures at WSU.

•   Increase enrollment, retention, and success of historically underrepresented and under-served students (i.e., racially diverse students, first-generation college students, students for whom
English is a second language, and low-income students).

•   Increase recruitment and retention of culturally diverse faculty and staff.

•   Enhance curriculum development through the inclusion of multicultural perspectives.

•   Provide resources for multicultural campus and community initiatives.

•   Promote the understanding and appreciation of issues related to race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, beliefs, ability levels, economic status, sexual identity, gender identity, and religion.

•   Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment that encourages all campus members—student and employee alike—to grow and achieve their goals.

In the spirit of broadening horizons and enabling campus and community members to appreciate different cultures and ethnicities, the ultimate aim of Winona State University’s commitment to cultural diversity is to empower people of all backgrounds for successful living in a global society.

 

Last Modified: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 15:47