Justicia, equidad, diversidad e inclusión
Our Values
Excelsior University was founded in 1971 to make the transformative power of education accessible to all. This was our mission then. It remains our mission now.
We have taken note of several actions and headlines that may seem to call into question the values supporting that mission. Nothing has changed our fundamental belief that all people have the right to pursue economic, social, educational, and professional opportunity, and that it is our shared responsibility to ensure nothing stands in the way of that pursuit. The regulatory environment in which institutions of higher education operate is ever shifting. Our mission, vision, and values are constant, and we will continue to pursue them mindful of the broader environment in which we operate.
Excelsior is and has always been open to all—in all facets of its operations. At Excelsior, inclusion means inclusion. We believe that a diverse range of viewpoints, experiences, ideas, and skills all contribute to effective problem-solving, innovation, and thriving course rooms, boardrooms, and all spaces in between.
Our Center for Social Justice will continue its important work. We will continue our efforts to cultivate a multicultural organization. This means that we will continue to strive for inclusivity in everything we do, leveraging our collective intelligence to do our best work and positively impact our organization and community.
We know members of our community are being impacted and might feel overwhelmed by ongoing challenges and changes. Excelsior University deeply values all backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff. Daniel Pascoe Aguilar, founding director for the Center for Social Justice and Chief Diversity Officer, is available to speak with you and support you. You can reach him by email at ExcelsiorCenterforSocialJustice@excelsior.edu. We will continue to work directly with those impacted to provide support.
Let us take this occasion to reflect on the students we serve, and the values we advance in our work. Excelsior’s mission remains as vital as ever, and we are steadfast in our commitment to provide accessible education and opportunity to all learners.
Nuestra visión
La Universidad Excelsior se esfuerza por avanzar hacia una sociedad inclusiva y equitativa que proporcione acceso a la educación, reduzca las barreras que impiden el éxito y cree oportunidades de realización e impacto. Facilitamos una experiencia inclusiva, equitativa y justa para todo tipo de alumnos en su desarrollo como la próxima generación de líderes.
Cómo definimos la justicia social
Mantenemos la creencia fundamental de que todas las personas tienen derecho a buscar oportunidades económicas, sociales, educativas y profesionales, que existe una responsabilidad compartida para garantizar que nada se interponga en esa búsqueda, y que este trabajo se basa en los cuatro principios de equidad, acceso, participación y derechos humanos.
Cómo Excelsior se está convirtiendo en una organización multicultural
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INCLUSIVIDAD
Nos esforzamos por incluir a individuos y grupos en todos los niveles y funciones de la organización tratándoles con justicia, ofreciéndoles igualdad de acceso a las oportunidades y representándoles;
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CONTRIBUCIÓN
Aprovechamos la diversidad de conocimientos y perspectivas que los individuos y grupos de todos los niveles y funciones organizativas aportan para dar forma a nuestra estrategia, nuestro trabajo, nuestra gestión, nuestros sistemas operativos y nuestros valores y normas fundamentales para el éxito;
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IMPACTO
Buscamos mejorar nuestra organización y aumentar nuestra ventaja competitiva defendiendo y practicando la justicia social y la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión dentro y fuera de la organización.
(Adaptado de Jackson & Holvino, 2008)
Justicia, Equidad, Diversidad e Inclusión (JEDI)
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