STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS , OBJECTIVES , AND STRATEGIES
GOAL 4
CREATE A ROBUST CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR FRAMEWORK TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY , EQUITY , AND INCLUSION
The objectives in this section build upon the commitment our institution has made to provide learning environments and experiences that will enhance student capacity to work effectively towards advancing social justice in a diverse world . Students will develop an understanding of historic and contemporary challenges related to social justice , starting with the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy ( Immigration , Women , Earth , Anti-Racism , and Non-Violence ) that will lead them towards living meaningful lives of radical Mercy .
These objectives will encourage innovation that infuse inclusive excellence into teaching and promote equitable environments for learning with a more inclusive curriculum , programing , and pedagogies , intentionally integrating DEI throughout the entire student experience .
⊲ OBJECTIVE 1
Develop , implement , and assess a robust curricular framework to advance diversity , equity , and inclusion
STRATEGIES : May 2024 :
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May 2024 :
Review of general education curriculum to incorporate diversity and intercultural education as a directly expressed and essential element of a Mercy liberal-arts education
Hold a program curricular review to incorporate diversity and intercultural education
Strengthen core courses such as FirstYear Experience ( FYE1000 and 1001 ) and seminar courses to go beyond the Critical Concerns and include DEI
Partner with the developing Center for Teaching and Learning to infuse inclusive excellence into teaching and promote equitable and inclusive environments for learning
⊲ OBJECTIVE 2
Develop and implement a robust co-curricular framework to advance diversity , equity , and inclusion
STRATEGIES : May 2022 :
May 2022 :
Develop student leader intercultural and anti-racist leadership development programs
Integrate DEI values to the Griffin Edge : Distinctive Mercy Experience strategic initiative
Summer 2022 : Review all student services ; map them to assure student centeredness and inclusive of DEI framework ( Process Map Student Services Strategic Initiative )
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Fall 2023 :
May 2024 :
Hire a dedicated staff member to support DEI programing and student-facing efforts
Increase student DEI programing that supports intercultural awareness for all students
Create a designated space for a student-focused / serving DEI Center
Support the development and programming of identitybased student organizations ( undergraduate , graduate , and alumni )