An Inclusive Campus Experience
Washburn is committed to cultivating an inclusive learning, living, and working community, facilitating the success of all people, and supporting all individuals. An inclusive community values diversity in culture, socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, nationality, place of origin, language, ability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religious and non-religious identity, political and social ideology, family background, veteran status, and age, as well as the intersections of these identities. The University strives to provide opportunities for its members to reflect upon their own perspectives while examining the perspectives of others, resulting in a culture of empathy and respect for all.
Academic Diversity & Inclusion Committee
This committee is charged with providing recommendations and proposals to cultivate a diverse and inclusive learning environment at Washburn. Current areas of focus include recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and supporting faculty development opportunities, including those aimed to diversify curriculum and pedagogy. Membership includes representation from academic units across the University. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 PM in the Shawnee Room of the Memorial Union.
Academic Diversity & Inclusion Committee
This committee is charged with providing recommendations and proposals to cultivate a diverse and inclusive learning environment at Washburn. Current areas of focus include recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and supporting faculty development opportunities, including those aimed to diversify curriculum and pedagogy and foster an inclusive academic community. Membership includes representation from academic units across the University. Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 1 PM in the Cottonwood Room of the Memorial Union.
The Legacy of Lincoln College
Washburn's commitment to diversity and inclusion respects the legacy of the founders of Lincoln College, who proposed in 1865 to remove artificial barriers to higher education, including those of race, sex, and class, and proposed scholarships for “meritorious young persons” who could not afford tuition.
Resources and Initiatives
