DIVERSITY AND

INCLUSION
A BUSINESS STRATEGY
DEFINITIONS
Diversity
 The student body composition and the variety of
curricula available to students of different races,
ethnicities, socioeconomic status, gender, sex,
sexual orientation, ages, abilities, and religions
 Many consider the following elements of diversity
too: lifestyles, personality characteristics, cultural
references, experiences, perspectives, opinions,
family composition, education level or tenure
Inclusion
 When every single person in the community
is valued, heard, respected, empowered, and feels
a true sense of belonging.
 It goes beyond tolerance to actually celebrating
and elevating every person in the room.
 a collaborative, supportive, and respectful
environment that increases the participation and
contribution of all individuals
BENEFITS
Diversity
 interactions result in positive learning outcomes
such as enhanced cognitive skills and self-
motivation, a greater sense of purpose, and a
higher measure of personal growth
 students experience different viewpoints, challenge
conventional thinking, and sharpen critical thinking
and analytical skills which will better prepare them
for post-graduation where they can succeed in an
increasingly diverse and interconnected world and
enhance the value of their degrees
Inclusion
 Students feel welcome on campus, they can feel
comfortable to share their experiences and learn
from others
 When employees are valued, respected, accepted,
and encouraged to fully participate in the
organization
 When employees feel appreciated for their unique
characteristics, they feel comfortable sharing their
ideas and other elements of their true and
authentic selves
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Employees

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MOST (AND LEAST) DIVERSE COLLEGES IN AMERICA

 NICHE  Priceonomics
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POMONA AND SEATTLE U

Pomona College Seattle University

 Niche  Niche
 Vision for Diversity  Mission, Vision, and Values
 Information Center  University Facts
 Fast Facts  Enrollment
 Enrollment  Financial Aid
 Financial Statements  Revenues
 Expenses
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DIVERSITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION IS CRITICALLY

IMPORTANT TO ENSURING STUDENT SUCCESS
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