Phase Two Plan
The plan includes updated goals, action steps, and data that will inform the university’s work.
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Office of Inclusive Excellence
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Phase One: The Foundation
Based on analyses of campus survey data, external consultations, and meetings with more than 1,000 community members, and using the Association of American College and Universities’ÌýInclusive ExcellenceÌýas a framework, the first stage of the planÌýtaught us how to listen, and how best to act.
We began infusing diversity, equity, and inclusion at strategic, tactical, and operational levels of the university. The result was a strong foundation of early progress, including more inclusive policies and equitable practices, honest assessments of the challenges we face, and programs to increase all community members’ sense of belonging.
Phase Two: Advancing Racial EquityÌý
From increasing access to educational opportunity to building an antiracist community that fosters innovation, the next phase of Inclusive Excellence will build on the sustainable foundation of the last two years. With an enhanced focus on advancing racial equity and a clearly defined accountability structure, we will continue to make strides toward a more just community—and world.
Years 3-5: Goals and Actions
Throughout the next stage of the plan, we are pursuing action items and concrete tactics, situated across five overarching goals, that prioritize advancing racial equity and extending inclusive excellence to our mission of building knowledge and ideas through scholarship, research, and creative works.
Measuring Progress
The phase two plan includes key metrics to measure progress against our goals. By 2023:
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80% of senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, and alumni leaders engaged in IE training will report learning something they can use to be more inclusive in their everyday work
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At least 70% of students, faculty, and staff will feel that Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is committed to creating a campus where everyone has a sense of belonging
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At least 65% of students, faculty, and staff will report that Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ is committed to combatting discrimination and bias
Please seeÌýAppendixesÌýfor more metrics.
What's Next for Inclusive Excellence
District Scholars: Second Cohort
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will continue providing full scholarships to high-achieving students from the Washington, DC, area with significant financial need.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Inclusive Pedagogy Academy
This multi-part series will support Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ faculty in developing and applying inclusive teaching strategies.
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Supplier Diversity Program
Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ will build a process to support sustainable and minority- and women-owned businesses in our vendor selection.
Advancing Diversity in College Admissions: What Comes Next
September 26, 2023 - The integral work of advancing inclusive excellence in higher education continues after the Supreme Court’s ruling on race-conscious admissions. Our panel of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ experts will explore the work following the Supreme Court’s ruling, challenges presented by the decision, and the path forward to continue pursuing diversity in higher education student populations.