Monarch Task Force for Inclusive Excellence
Advancing together through diversity, equity, & inclusive excellence
We respect individual rights to self-identification and recognize that no one culture is intrinsically superior to another.
At Old Dominion University, we understand that diversity, equity and inclusive excellence are indispensable to the experience of our campus community members. Diversity enhances and enriches the educational, employment, and community experience. Over the years, a series of committees and task forces have been formed to make recommendations on how to continually advance these issues on our campus-- what is now the Monarch Task Force for Inclusive Excellence. Our goal of Inclusive Excellence encourages diversity in every aspect of the university.
What is Inclusive Excellence?
Inclusion is the active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity - in people, in the curriculum, in the co-curriculum, and in communities. Inclusive Excellence is a level of institutional success that can only be realized in diverse communities where all constituencies have equitable opportunities to succeed.
Reducing barriers to participation, achieving equitable success levels across groups
Creating an affirming environment that integrates differing viewpoints & lived experiences
Providing education, scholarship, & professional development to build crucial skills
Developing infrastructure that centers, supports, & fully integrates Inclusive Excellence goals
Engaging communities as anchors of equity to deepen Inclusive Excellence
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Access & Success
Reducing barriers to participation, achieving equitable success levels across groups
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Climate & Intergroup Relations
Creating an affirming environment that integrates differing viewpoints & lived experiences
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Education & Training
Providing education, scholarship, & professional development to build crucial skills
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Infrastructure & Accountability
Developing infrastructure that centers, supports, & fully integrates Inclusive Excellence goals
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Community Engagement
Engaging communities as anchors of equity to deepen Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence is NOT:
- Affirmative Action
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Altruism
- Redress
- Tolerance
- Quality Adverse
- Non-meritorious
For further information about Inclusive Excellence, see Toward a Model on Inclusive Excellence and Change in Postsecondary Institutions.
Mission of the Task Force
Move Old Dominion University towards becoming a more consciously and deliberately inclusive community
Leverage the diversity at Old Dominion University to attain the goals outlined in the University's Strategic Plan
Framework & Reports
INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK
Monarch Plan for Inclusive Excellence 2021-25
TASK FORCE REPORTS
Recognizing and Celebrating Diversity at ODU
Learn More About
85 Years of Diversity
Diversity Champions
