Inclusive Excellence encompasses the processes within The University of Akron that purposefully value differences for the ultimate purpose of promoting the learning, critical thinking, and personal enrichment of students. It aims to build “a welcoming campus community” for all its students.
Inclusive Excellence recognizes diversity in thought, learning, and personal characteristics that can be tapped and understood in the working, living, and learning environments of the University. Inclusive Excellence enables us to engage in civil conversation with those who hold views that differ from our own; to enjoy meals with individuals who prefer different foods; to engage in civil debate on key issues with others who hold different rational views and positions; and to socialize with persons who have had differing lived experiences. Also in class, clinical and field experience settings, Inclusive Excellence is addressed through ample opportunities to learn about diverse cultures locally and globally. Inclusive Excellence includes university protocols and policies for the admission and graduation of diverse students from varied geographical areas and social backgrounds, and for the hiring and retention of faculty, administrators and staff with diverse experiences and perspectives.
Through Inclusive Excellence experiences students can develop knowledge and personal abilities that may enhance their critical thinking and learning, and better enable them to meaningfully contribute to society as graduates of The University of Akron.
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