What is inclusive excellence?

Inclusive excellence describes the quality of academic achievement that can only be realized in diverse communities where all students have equitable opportunities to succeed. 

How does it fit into the academic goals at Saint Mary’s College?

We believe that we can reach greater heights of excellence by learning from diverse people in our community and creating a culture in which we are all valued, respected, and supported.

What is the vision for inclusive excellence at Saint Mary’s College?

We envision a community that goes beyond the tolerance of difference to one that is guided by social justice, cultural competence and engaged citizenship. Inclusivity is essential to achieving the standards of excellence to which we aspire.

How is inclusive excellence is supported at Saint Mary’s College?

Educating Students for Personal & Social Responsibility:

• AAC&U Core Commitments: Walk the Talk Project
  Educating Students for Personal & Social Responsibility

• Campus of Difference Workshops
  Create community among faculty and staff and begin conversations about what it means to be a diverse community

• CILSA
  The Catholic Institute for Lasallian Social Action

• College Committee on Inclusive Excellence
  The Committee on Inclusive Excellence reviews, recommends, and facilitates the implementation of policies, programs, and practices that advance inclusive excellence at Saint Mary’s College.

• Diversity Requirement

• Intercultural Center
  The Intercultural Center (IC) strives to create a safe and supportive learning environment that embraces diversity and fosters an inclusive community.

• Fact Book

• First Generation Center

• High Potential Program
  The HP program is designed to meet the needs of first-generation, low-income students as they transition into Saint Mary’s.

• Women's Resource Center
  The WRC seeks to enhance the Saint Mary’s learning experience by fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for women and men of all backgrounds, ages and belief systems, while promoting and practicing acceptance and collaboration.