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.
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL) and the Academic Diversity and Inclusion Committee work to create an inclusive academic community at Washburn.Inclusive Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching Excellence and Learning (CTEL) and the Academic Diversity and Inclusion Committee work to create an inclusive academic community at Washburn.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The Office of University Diversity and Inclusion collaborates with campus and community organizations to develop, promote and host co-curricular programs and activities. Diversity and Inclusion programs promote a culture of inclusion and demonstrate the University’s commitment to equity and diversity.
Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino/a Studies
This minor is built around the idea that broader understanding of the issues that face Latin America, the Caribbean and the Latino/a population today is crucial in the global community.African American and African Diaspora Studies
The (AAADS) minor is critical race theory, in particular the premise that the construction of race and ethnicity is linked to systems of power and privilege influenced by social, historical and cultural processes.Women's and Gender Studies
The Women’s and Gender Studies minor is an interdisciplinary program devoted to encouraging research on women and gender.International Programs
The Office of International Programs leads and coordinates the institution’s effort to provide a level of global competence commensurate with the needs of students, faculty, and staff.
Spring 2022
View a list of courses being offered in Spring 2022 that increase awareness of diversity, equity, and social justice issues both domestically and globally.
Affinity Groups
Washburn is pleased to announce the creation of faculty and staff affinity groups to help advance and sustain a campus climate of diversity and inclusiveness. Affinity groups are composed of people with a common purpose, outlook, social characteristic, or interest. These groups provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, engagement, support, and/or broadening of inclusivity and cultural awareness at Washburn.
All faculty and staff members of the WU community are welcome. To apply for formal recognition as an employee affinity group, please complete the affinity groups form. Please contract Isaiah Collier (Isiah.collier@washburn.edu) or Kelly Erby (Kelly.erby@washburn.edu) with questions.
Campus Climate Reporting Process
If you witness or experience conduct that discriminates, stereotypes, marginalizes, excludes, harasses or harms anyone in our community based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status please report it to the University. After you submit a report, you will be contacted by a member of the Campus Climate Team within 48 hours.
Resources and Initiatives
