Making Excellence Inclusive at SIUE
Inclusive Excellence is an active process through which colleges and universities intentionally integrate diversity and equity into their educational quality efforts, missions and infrastructure. As a champion for diversity, equity and inclusion, the Office of the Provost supports the operationalization of inclusive excellence at SIUE through the efforts of its Office for Academic Equity and Inclusive Excellence (AEIE).
AEIE programs and initiatives are guided by the inclusive excellence framework conceptualized by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U):
Access and Equity
Attentiveness to the demographic diversity of the University and ensuring equitable opportunities for all faculty, staff and students to succeed
Campus Climate
Commitment to creating a campus community where all feel welcomed, honored and valued
Diversity, Learning and Development
Involves the intentional incorporation of diversity into the curriculum and active engagement with diversity for fostering student learning and development; also includes support for faculty, staff and administrators in acquiring knowledge and developing skills needed to approach their work with cultural competence, cultural humility and an equity mindset
Community Engagement
Considers the role of the University in addressing systemic inequality and improving outcomes for underserved populations in surrounding communities
Under the leadership of the Assistant Provost and in collaboration with campus partners, the OAEIE supports the achievement of specific goals and objectives of both the SIUE Strategic Plan and the SIUE Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan and contributes to campus-wide efforts to build an equitable educational ecosystem in which all of our students, staff and faculty can thrive.
