Inclusive Excellence at Cal Poly
What is Inclusive Excellence
According to the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), "The Making Excellence Inclusive initiative is designed to help colleges and universities fully integrate their diversity and educational quality efforts and embed them into the core of academic mission and institutional functioning."
Read more about AAC&U's Making Excellence Inclusive Initiative
Welcome Veterans
Cal Poly extends a special welcome to veterans, reservists, those on active duty, and their dependents. Best wishes for a successful school year!
Intergroup Dialogues
A pilot of this nationally acclaimed program, developed at the University of Michigan, was implemented at Cal Poly in fall 2011. More on Intergroup Dialogues.
Worst Fears Facilitation Primer
At a recent Forum on Hate Crimes, a student complained that faculty often seem unwilling to discuss in class significant events occurring in the community or beyond, such as the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, or the cross burning in Arroyo Grande. Recognizing that some faculty (and staff) might feel uncomfortable taking on such discussions, believing themselves unprepared to handle possible emotional reactions (e.g., a distraught student running from the classroom in tears), Barbara Gilbert in Counseling Services has produced a primer entitled “Worst Fears Facilitation Tips” to help with these situations.
Commitment to Community
President's Diversity Award Nominations