The Office of Inclusive Excellence, led by Chief Diversity Officer Robin Kelley, oversees services, functions, and initiatives that promote a sense of belonging for all at Gonzaga University. The Office’s responsibilities include implementation of a comprehensive Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan and oversight of Title IX, climate reports and response, and coordination of and monitoring the university’s efforts towards building a culture of community and belonging. We recognize that an institution's success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the richness of human difference in its community.
Gonzaga University has been honored with the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, recognizing its comprehensive efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across campus. This achievement is attributed to the collaborative work of various university offices, students, faculty, and staff, as well as the implementation of the Inclusive Excellence Strategic Plan.
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Expand prosperity at Gonzaga for underrepresented and underserved students, faculty and staff.
Acknowledge and support diversity in the systems, structures, and culture of the University.
Ensure inclusive training research, scholarship, advising, curriculum, and instruction opportunities across the University.
Implement the University’s diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategic plan.
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