Vice Chancellor for Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The office of VC for ADEI is dedicated to fostering a culture of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Last Updated: Aug 05, 2024, 03:30 PM

Mission

Our mission is to Create a workplace and community where students, faculty, and staff regardless of background, experience a sense of belonging and respect. We commit to dismantling systemic racism, bias, and discrimination of all forms and actively promote fairness, justice, and equity.

How do we define?

Values

We are dedicated to promoting Inclusive Excellence, a system where everyone has the opportunity to learn and contribute to our highest potential. Our office nurtures and supports diversity among faculty, staff, and students by providing consulation and training on:

  • Cultural and Professional Competency: The ability to understand the value of difference and using it to set and reach our highest goals by working productively with all people
  • Inclusion: Reflected in practices of recruitment, retention and success of students, faculty and staff
  • Diversity in The Classroom: Dealing effectively with perceptions of difference among students; educating students about the ways in which they will interact with diversity in the workplace in this growing global market

We are living in a time of a rapid diversification in America and across the world. As a result, it's becoming more and more imperative that we ensure our university culture is one of inclusiveness. I am honored to assist in Southern Illinois University Carbondale efforts to create such a culture on this campus and to support initiatives through my office to ensure that faculty, staff, and students have access to the resources necessary to make this a reality. It is our vision to see that everyone within our university community feels a sense of belonging here at SIU, as well as access to the resources necessary to gain a level of competence to successfully work with individuals different from themselves.

 

Standards for Inclusive Excellence

  • Anti-Racism

    We actively confront and challenge racism in all its forms, working to eliminate it from our organization and the broader society. We are committed to ongoing education, self-awareness, and allyship.

  • Diversity

    We celebrate and value the richness of diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, and perspective. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to innovate.

  • Equity

    We strive to create a level playing field for all individuals, recognizing that historical and systemic inequities require targeted actions to achieve true equality. We focus on equitable policies, practices, and opportunities.

  • Inclusion

    We foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, every perspective is valued, and every individual is empowered to contribute their best. Inclusion is not just a goal; it's our way of operating.

TRIO Programs

Trio programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide support services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. There are three Trio programs at SIU: Student Support Services, McNair Scholars, and Project Upward Bound.

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Hope Chicago

Hope Chicago scholarships remove financial barriers for CPS students and families. Hope Scholars also receive wraparound support like advising and mentoring to help them achieve their desired degree or certification. Hope Chicago is doing this with support and investment from our partner colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and our corporate and philanthropic donors who are working to see more students and parents have debt-free post-secondary success.

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Student Multicultural Resource Center

The Student Multicultural Resource Center serves as a catalyst for inclusion, diversity and innovation. It is home to the Black Resource Center, the Hispanic/Latino Resource Center, the LGBTQ Resource Center and the Women’s Resource Center.

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Exploratory-Saluki Student Initiative

The Exploratory-Saluki Success Initiative Program (EXP2) is a Saluki Success Program designed to provide academic support to a select group of students who show potential for college-level work but who do not meet regular University admissions requirements. Without such an opportunity, these students would not be able to attend the University. EXP2 provides students with academic support services during their first year that are designed to assist them in meeting SIU undergraduate requirements and in progressing toward graduation. Services include mandatory academic coaching, advising, mentoring, and tutoring for students as they take college-level courses that apply to their intended degree programs. Motivated and committed students will find academic advisors and other staff members who will work with them to take them from where they are to where they want to be.

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Be a Part of This.

  • SIU Campus Climate Survey Summaries

  • Professional Opportunity with ACUE

    Course #2: “Fostering a Culture of Belonging” (FACULTY OR STAFF)

    • An eight-week async course aimed to help us make every space on campus a welcoming and inclusive place for students.
    • Open enrollment for faculty and staff
    • 2-3 hour/week time commitment
    • 17 June – 10 August

    If you have questions, please email teach@siu.edu. This is voluntary professional development; however, staff and faculty may want to discuss with their supervisors if the coursework can be completed as part of their workload.