多样性 & Inclusion 教育

Old Dominion University, from a visual perspective, is very diverse. One's outer identity, such as race and ethnicity, is often used as the major identifiers for 多样性. 然而, the Monarch community is diverse not only because of our racial and ethnic identities, but it is due to the multiplicity of identities such as, but limited to our sexual orientation, 性别, 年龄, religious beliefs, political perspectives, 性别 identity, socioeconomic status, geographical location, 资深地位, lived experiences, cultural backgrounds, cognitive and physical abilities, 世界观, and the intersection of all of our human differences. For each Monarch to experience a sense of belonging and perceive that they are valued, 受人尊敬的, and treated equitably, an inclusive campus requires the demonstration of cultural competency life skills, 自我意识, 知识, and cultural humility.

OIR's commitment to preparing our students to respectfully eng年龄 diverse others, navigate and lead from a mindset that ac知识s social inequalities and systems of oppression from an individual, 机构, and societal and frame工作 requires providing 多样性 and inclusion educational opportunities, and safe and brave spaces for dialogue and practice.