HERITAGE MONTHS
Each year, in collaboration with student organizations, departments, faculty and community organizations, The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion coordinates University-wide programs and events that educate the campus about the histories and cultures of diverse communities. The CDI takes the lead in coordinating celebrations that include, but are not limited to, the following:
PennWest Edinboro maintains initiatives and services that assist different populations
and groups of people in order to create a safe, supportive educational environment.
These organizations, services and commissions support students, faculty and staff
members from many various walks of life with all of the issues, problems and difficulties
they may face.
The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strongly supports psychological research
that has found that exclusion and ostracism are damaging and negatively impact personal
development. Our students, faculty and staff must feel acceptance and belonging within
this community to achieve excellence and develop in a positive and meaningful way.
To that end, the University has created various initiatives following the "Inclusive
Excellence Framework" (IEF) model.
When our students, faculty and staff feel accepted and a sense of belonging, performance
increases in classes, work, extra-curricular activities, involvement, and relationship
management.
PennWest Edinboro has implemented the IEF model of action and programs, establishing
clear plans and goals for PennWest Edinboro. The goal of the IEF is to achieve diversity
in all areas of the University and to provide support for all races, cultures, genders,
sexual orientations, affiliations, beliefs, and areas of difference. In addition to
the organizations that exist on-campus, the University Initiatives provide structure
to efforts that integrate diversity and fulfill the IEF.
The Center for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion seeks to identify and eliminate barriers
to an equitable and diverse environment. Our goal is for all students, faculty and
staff to develop understanding and foster awareness of different cultures, languages
and peoples.
University Diversity Commission
Commission on the Status of Women
Commission on the Status of Lesbians, Gay Men, Bisexuals, Transgender People, Queer,
Questioning, Intersex People and Allies
