Employee Diversity
Diversity and Inclusion is intrinsic to the mission of Illinois Wesleyan University.
Here at IWU, we appreciate diversity in all its many facets and strive to develop the most enriching, progressive, vibrant, and welcoming community possible. In fulfilling this purpose, we infuse aspects of culture, identity, inclusion, and engagement into all facets of the IWU experience from the curricular to the co-curricular.
The Illinois Wesleyan experience affords the greatest possibilities for realizing individual potential while preparing students to be active change-makers in a global society. Through our policies, programs , and practices, we are committed to diversity, social justice, and environmental sustainability as we support our students, faculty, and staff regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
30%
of students identify as students of color
14%
of full-time staff and instructional faculty identify as people of color
Source: IWU Institutional Research: Factbook
Ways to Get Involved
- The Alliance
The mission of The Alliance is to support all faculty, staff and students of color at IWU through mentorship, networking, and fostering a sense of community. - Faculty Committee for Diversity (FCD)
The Faculty Committee for Diversity is dedicated to fostering the integration of diversity into the core of the academic mission, in order to achieve excellence in the areas of teaching, learning and research. The Committee seeks to provide leadership in the areas of recruitment, retention and professional development of faculty and to help develop and sustain a welcoming community based on respect and appreciation for individual differences. - Intercultural Fluency Committee (IFC)
The purpose of IFC is to help faculty and staff develop knowledge, skills and abilities for educating and serving a diverse community.
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Institutional Data