Inclusive Excellence

One of the hallmarks of a great university is its genuine commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service to the community. Salem State University commits to holding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as values and practices of excellence that are embedded into the heart and soul of the institution.

Inclusive Excellence employs a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that includes (but is not limited to) disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, social class, language, age, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, veteran status, and other important social dimensions that are part of the campus community. Linked to justice, equity, and inclusion, diversity becomes far more than a numerical goal of diverse constituents. Our focus is the continuous transformation of the university into a vibrant community where we all can thrive.
 

Salem State strives to both increase the diversity within our campus community and to create a welcoming environment for all members. We unequivocally denounce acts of bias or hate and pledge to respond in ways that reinforce our values of inclusion and belonging and prioritize empowerment and healing. The university defines a bias incident as any act, conduct or communication that reasonably is understood to demean, degrade, threaten or harass an individual or group based on an actual or perceived characteristic. Community members who witness or experience bias are encouraged to notify the university to initiate an investigation.

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