The College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (LA EDIC) believes that a commitment to diversity should be an active and intentional endeavor that seeks, supports, and celebrates difference and multiplicity because it expands knowledge, develops the whole person, produces a capable and empathetic citizenry, and serves our local and global communities. By creating space, encouraging honest communication, and producing and/or promoting public programming, the College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee seeks to equip our faculty, staff, and students with the language and tools they need to excel academically and personally in an ever-changing diverse and global community.
The College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee strives to transform our community by igniting a passion in all for the value and tenets of diversity and inclusion.
- Provide educational opportunities for students, faculty, and staff of the College of Liberal Arts that raise awareness, knowledge, and skills
- Support the recruitment and retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff in the College of Liberal Arts
- Facilitate a campus and community environment that is inclusive and supportive of student, faculty, and staff needs
- Committing to initiatives that solidify and further our welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment that focuses on equitable treatment for all students, faculty and staff. Guaranteeing fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Resource Library for students, faculty, and staff
- Accessibility for students, faculty, and staff
- Gender Violence and the Campus Community
- Stress Reduction Resources
- 1878 Memorial https://usi.libguides.com/PoseyCoMarker
The College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (LA EDIC) is a University of Southern Indiana College of Liberal Arts initiative committed to diversity and inclusion on our campus, and to promoting an academically enriching and supportive climate that allows all members to thrive and succeed.
We define diversity as differences in race, nationality or ethnic group, religious or non-religious tradition, gender, gender identity, socioeconomic class, immigration status, sexual orientation, ability, and other identifying factors. We believe that promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality, social justice, and the creation of positive, respectful communities. We recognize that our strength and success as a college is built upon the foundation of a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
We embrace and encourage diversity in many forms and are committed to inclusivity among our community members, including all students, staff, and faculty. We affirm the dignity and worth of everyone, we acknowledge that the health and success of each individual is possible only in a social context in which we each have responsibilities to others and others have reciprocal responsibilities to us, and we choose to live in solidarity with all people.
LA EDIC Resources
The members of the College of Liberal Arts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee have compiled a list of various resources to help further educate students, faculty, staff and the public on various issues. This list is always evolving! Check back often for updates and additional resources.