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Undergraduate Catalog

Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) (wiu.edu/jide)

´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of ´ºÓêÖ±²¥'s public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

  • Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities.
  • Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice advocates.
  • Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.
  • Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
  • Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
  • Address intergroup disparities through areas such as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
  • Create and maintain a University-wide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.