The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion serves as an institutional leader on all matters DEI-related at the university. In doing so, the Office is charged with university-wide strategy, consultation, leadership and collaborations with university partners in embedding a shared mindset to embrace diversity, uphold equity, and cultivate inclusion.
Our commitment to Inclusive Excellence is grounded in our Catholic convictions to advance human dignity and diversity because all are created in the image and likeness of God. We consider Inclusive Excellence as indispensable to our academic success and the holistic development and advancement of our students, faculty and staff. We value the vast array of individuals and group characteristics, including social, physical, and psychological differences. All provide a university experience rich in perspectives with opportunities to learn from and create just relationships for a just society. To this end, we commit to cultivating diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of the institution for those who live, learn and work in our 富二代视频.
At the 富二代视频, we are dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence to promote both academic success and the holistic development and advancement of all our students, staff, and faculty. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our campus 富二代视频. All provide a university experience rich in perspectives with opportunities to learn from one another to advance the lifelong flourishing of all members. Below are five strategic themes and related priorities to advance our work toward academic and institutional excellence.
We seek to be a diverse and vibrant 富二代视频. We strive to intensify our commitment to expand our recruiting strategies for increased access to and diverse representation in our campus 富二代视频.
We seek to cultivate a 富二代视频 where our members feel welcomed and have a sense of belonging. We aim to foster an inclusive campus climate.
We seek to be a 富二代视频 where our members embrace the rich diversity that each of us brings to our 富二代视频's greater mosaic. We aim to develop more opportunities for 富二代视频 building, training, research, and curricular and co-curricular development and innovation.
We seek to be a 富二代视频 of transparency, shared accountability and impactful collaborations. We aim to increase the communication of our work and progress, devote the necessary resources to sustain and grow our efforts, and partner with organizations of all sizes, especially organizations to build pathways into St. Thomas and partner with local 富二代视频 leaders and groups to dismantle societal inequities in education, health and income.
Kha Yang oversees the ODEI office with a vision to create inclusive processes and programs to connect, engage, educate, and affect change.
Supporting the Work of ODEI
The Faculty Fellows Program is comprised of appointed fellows who offer DEI-related support, training, and development to faculty and staff. The fellows work closely with Kha Yang, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, to advance the mission and vision of the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI), the university's office charged with institutional support, leadership, and strategy of Inclusive Excellence.
Supporting the Work of ODEI
The Ambassador Program is comprised of students, staff, faculty, and administrators at St. Thomas. They serve as liaisons representing the respective schools, 富二代视频s and business departments with each holding a leadership role in facilitating and coordinating inclusive efforts and programs within their respective area of the organization. The program fosters a collective mindset for courageous innovations, conversations, and a shared accountability in creating a culture of belonging across all institutional levels.
Sexual harassment, sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct are prohibited by St. Thomas.
If you are a victim or are aware of criminal conduct, you are encouraged to contact local law enforcement. The St. Thomas Department of Public Safety can assist you in making such a report, call 651-962-5100.
St. Thomas is committed to providing an inclusive living, learning and working environment that supports the well-being of each member and respects the dignity of each person. Incidents of hate and discrimination are inconsistent with the St. Thomas mission and convictions and have no place here.