Inclusive Excellence
The Office of Inclusive Excellence develops programming that promotes cross-cultural sharing and exploration, and offers holistic support to students of color, such as:
- overseeing and encouraging student academic progress,
- advising student organizations,
- promoting positive community relations,
- serving as a listening ear and partner throughout the academic journey.
Students of color represent more than 50 percent of 精东传媒APP黄鈥檚 on-campus undergraduate population.
Our focus is on your academic success, leadership development, wellness, cultural enrichment, and community involvement.
Pledge of Inclusivity
We, the community of 精东传媒APP黄, strive to celebrate humanity in all its wondrous and complex variation. Because we value diversity, it is our mission to sustain a community where all may flourish. We are safe to embrace our shared experiences and our differences. To this end, we treat all with respect and compassion.
Ida B. Wells Living Learning Community
Named for the noted civil rights activist, suffragist, and journalist, the Ida B. Wells community is for women of African descent who want to explore culture, identity, leadership, and civic engagement as the foundation for their active participation in the university community.
PERSIST Scholars Living Learning Community
The Promoting Excellence and Reinforcing Success in Student Transitions (PERSIST) program is a cohort program for African American male students.
Ubuntu Mentoring Program
Ubuntu is a concept that exemplifies an African proverb based on the idea that 鈥淚 am because we are. And since we are, therefore am I complete.鈥 This unique 精东传媒APP黄 mentoring program pairs first-year African American and Latine students with student leaders who offer academic, emotional, and social support and positive reinforcement.
SquirrelFriends Alumnae Mentoring
SquirrelFriends is a mentoring program that facilitates meaningful connections between students and Mary Baldwin alumnae. Mentors spend time with students when classes are not in session, on an online network, and at campus events. SquirrelFriends supports and sustains the work and traditions of the Office of African American and Multicultural Affairs/Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Umoja House & African American Cultural Center
The Umoja Community is a special interest living learning community that houses highly motivated young women who are committed to creating and facilitating events that celebrate and explore African American history and culture. Working closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence, the residents create a center for co-curricular learning and sponsor special events offered to those who are genuinely interested in learning more about African American culture in a safe and supportive environment.
La Casa Rosario Castellanos Latine Cultural Center
La Casa Rosario Castellanos, named after one of Mexico鈥檚 most important feminist literary voices, is a special interest community that houses highly motivated young women who are committed to creating and facilitating events that celebrate and explore Latine culture. Working closely with the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Latines Unides, the residents of La Casa Rosario Castellanos create a Latine cultural center for co-curricular learning.
Inclusive Excellence Events
The Office of Inclusive Excellence sponsors many different events celebrating diversity and cultural heritage.
Commitment to Diversity, Belonging, and Title VI Compliance
At 精东传媒APP黄 we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment where all students, faculty, and staff feel a sense of belonging. In full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 精东传媒APP黄 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any of our programs, activities, or services.
Our diversity and belonging initiatives are designed to support and uplift all members of our community, ensuring that every student has access to opportunities for academic success, personal growth, and leadership development. While some initiatives may offer targeted support to historically underrepresented groups, all students are welcome and encouraged to participate in our programs and events.
For more information on Title VI at 精东传媒APP黄, including grievance reporting procedures, please visit our Title VI compliance page.
Contact Us
Destiny Woodall (she/her)
Director, Office of Inclusive Excellence
Email: dswoodall@marybaldwin.edu
Instagram: @marybaldwinoie
