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Employee Diversity

Diversity and Inclusion is intrinsic to the mission of Illinois Wesleyan University.

Here at IWU, we appreciate diversity in all its many facets and strive to develop the most enriching, progressive, vibrant, and welcoming community possible. In fulfilling this purpose, we infuse aspects of culture, identity, inclusion, and engagement into all facets of the IWU experience from the curricular to the co-curricular.

The Illinois Wesleyan experience affords the greatest possibilities for realizing individual potential while preparing students to be active change-makers in a global society. Through our policies, programs , and practices, we are committed to diversity, social justice, and environmental sustainability as we support our students, faculty, and staff regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

30%

of students identify as students of color

14%

of full-time staff and instructional faculty identify as people of color

Source: IWU Institutional Research: Factbook

Ways to Get Involved

  • The Alliance
    The mission of The Alliance is to support all faculty, staff and students of color at IWU through mentorship, networking, and fostering a sense of community. For more information on meeting times or to join our mailing list, please contact Chair  Sharla Brown-Ajayi .

  • virtual SPACE
    virtual SPACE is a BIPOC-led community circle for IWU community members who self identify as BIPOC. We meet regularly to discuss a range of topics that impact and affect our collective identities and perception of self. We share and exchange our musings and stories about culture, ethnicity, and what it means to be part of a community. It is a wonderful space to be in safe conversation for us and about us. To get involved, contact Dr. Michelle Gibbs at mgibbs@iwu.edu.

  • Faculty Committee for Diversity (FCD)
    The Faculty Committee for Diversity is dedicated to fostering the integration of diversity into the core of the academic mission, in order to achieve excellence in the areas of teaching, learning and research. The Committee seeks to provide leadership in the areas of recruitment, retention and professional development of faculty and to help develop and sustain a welcoming community based on respect and appreciation for individual differences. 

  • Intercultural Fluency Committee (IFC)
    The purpose of IFC is to help faculty and staff develop knowledge, skills and abilities for educating and serving a diverse community.

  • University Council for Diversity (UCD)
    The University Council on Diversity is the visioning group of senior campus leaders responsible for assisting in advancing campus diversity initiatives.

Learn about all Employee Groups & Organizations

Institutional Data

Check out more information about IWU's diversity progress report, university survey results, and diversity grants awarded.