“ United in Mercy: Respecting the Dignity of Each Person”
Service to Society Social Justice in a Diverse World *
* With a special focus on the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Earth, Immigration, Racism, Non-Violence, Women
Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gwynedd Mercy University’ s core values of integrity in word and deed, respect for the dignity of all people, service to society, and social justice in a diverse world, place inclusive excellence at the center of our daily work and relationships as a Catholic, Mercy university. Inclusive excellence recognizes that to advance our mission successfully, we must value, engage, and include the rich diversity of all the members of our community.
In seeking to live this commitment faithfully, we must first acknowledge how we are continuously influenced by the collective history of systemic inequity in society at large, despite our commitment to inclusivity. We must learn from our failures and build upon our successes to work toward a more inclusive institution that is rooted in Mercy.
To achieve this, our community must meaningfully internalize this work of transformation; it will require all to engage in collaborative implementation that strategically integrates inclusion and radical mercy into the curriculum, co-curriculum, administrative structures, practices, decision-making, and culture.
The Mission and Values Committee
Invites you to engage in supporting the University’ s theme for the 2026-2027 academic year:
“ United in Mercy: Respecting the Dignity of Each Person”
INTRODUCTION
The Student Handbook, a supplement to the University Catalog, is provided to assist you during your tenure as a student at Gwynedd Mercy University. The material found in the Student Handbook is only part of the information you will need. We recommend that all students( undergraduate, graduate, commuter or resident), become familiar with all university policies that impact life on and off campus. Make sure you review the following publications that are found on the University website:
• The University Catalog
• Departmental Handbooks
• Guide to Residence Life( for resident students)
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