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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our Journey Toward Inclusivity

The School of Law has long been an ally in the fight against social injustice and oppression—through faculty research and scholarship to nationally recognized, top-ranked legal clinics, centers, and institutes, and the annual Norman Amaker Social Justice Retreat.

It's not just caring for the whole person. It's caring for every person by embracing and celebrating the rich identities—racial, ethnic, spiritual, income level, gender identity and sexual orientation, among others—that they bring to our community. At the School of Law, we foster a vibrant and dynamic community culture of inclusion that inspires and supports students to become leaders in the field of law and engages faculty, staff, and students to know better, do better, and lead by the best example.

In spring 2017, School of Law administrators engaged Nextions, LLC, to conduct a cultural assessment survey to assist the law school in its efforts to heighten organizational excellence in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The decision to administer the survey was based on feedback the administration was receiving from faculty and students regarding a perceived climate of exclusion that was contrary to the school’s mission. Nextions began implementing the cultural assessment survey in fall 2017 through 2018, issuing its final results and recommendations to the administration in fall 2018.

In April 2018, prior to final recommendations from Nextions, students challenged the faculty to look inward: specifically, to create a more inclusive atmosphere in the classroom. Fueled by the students’ passion, faculty and administration asked the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force to address expressed concerns and develop deliberate plans to strengthen inclusivity within the school.

Here are some of the steps the School of Law has taken to better support our students and to make our institution more welcoming and inclusive:

Our 2018-2022 Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report and 2022-2023 Annual Summary show how the School of Law has taken deliberate steps to cultivate a more inclusive atmosphere at our institution and to best position our graduates to advocate for justice and equity among underserved and marginalized communities.

Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fosters an exchange of ideas and shared experiences. Our goal is for all members of our law school community to feel valued and supported.

Our Journey Toward Inclusivity

The School of Law has long been an ally in the fight against social injustice and oppression—through faculty research and scholarship to nationally recognized, top-ranked legal clinics, centers, and institutes, and the annual Norman Amaker Social Justice Retreat.

It's not just caring for the whole person. It's caring for every person by embracing and celebrating the rich identities—racial, ethnic, spiritual, income level, gender identity and sexual orientation, among others—that they bring to our community. At the School of Law, we foster a vibrant and dynamic community culture of inclusion that inspires and supports students to become leaders in the field of law and engages faculty, staff, and students to know better, do better, and lead by the best example.

In spring 2017, School of Law administrators engaged Nextions, LLC, to conduct a cultural assessment survey to assist the law school in its efforts to heighten organizational excellence in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. The decision to administer the survey was based on feedback the administration was receiving from faculty and students regarding a perceived climate of exclusion that was contrary to the school’s mission. Nextions began implementing the cultural assessment survey in fall 2017 through 2018, issuing its final results and recommendations to the administration in fall 2018.

In April 2018, prior to final recommendations from Nextions, students challenged the faculty to look inward: specifically, to create a more inclusive atmosphere in the classroom. Fueled by the students’ passion, faculty and administration asked the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force to address expressed concerns and develop deliberate plans to strengthen inclusivity within the school.

Here are some of the steps the School of Law has taken to better support our students and to make our institution more welcoming and inclusive:

Our 2018-2022 Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report and 2022-2023 Annual Summary show how the School of Law has taken deliberate steps to cultivate a more inclusive atmosphere at our institution and to best position our graduates to advocate for justice and equity among underserved and marginalized communities.

Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion fosters an exchange of ideas and shared experiences. Our goal is for all members of our law school community to feel valued and supported.