UVU Inclusion & Diversity

06/06/2024

Hey Wolverines! Did you know that 75% of our students and employees recently reported that they feel like they belong at UVU? Our office wants to help UVU continue to be a place for everyone. One of our goals is to have resources available for employees to increase their cultural competency and foster a sense of belonging. 🤝🏽 Our team also uses data and analysis to look for areas of improvement. 📏 We love to hear about what's working and isn't, so check us out when you get a chance! 💚 Go Wolverines!

05/30/2024

04/25/2024

The Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness hosted its annual Champions of Inclusion luncheon yesterday where we recognized exceptional staff, faculty, department, student, and community partners that go above and beyond to promote inclusivity on our campus and in our community. Additionally, we recognize our Foundations of Inclusion certified recipients for their passion and dedication to inclusion.

We were honored to have had Trustee Noel Vallejo speak at our event yesterday and thank him and his family greatly for their attendance. It was truly special to hear about his story and the impact of others students stories. Through his message, it was clear his dedication to our university and its students. We also thank President Astrid Tuminez for her presence and support and for accompanying us in presenting our student award.

2024 Champions of Inclusion Champions
Student - Amanda Nunciaroni Costa
Faculty - Dr. Sayeed Sajal
Staff - Rachel Messenger
Department - Organizational Leadership
Community - Marilyn Masters, One Refugee

04/17/2024

Yesterday was the wrap up cabinet lunch and presentation with the Presidential Intern Cohort for the 23-24 academic year. We were all able to reflect on our experience through highlights and the lessons we learned. I was able to reflect on the opportunity to serve on various committees, help with the reframing of the office, and the mentorship I received as part of my internship with the Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness. This internship allowed me the opportunity to step outside of my comfort zone and learn new things by taking on individual projects as well as work collaboratively with a team. I was able to see firsthand all that UVU does to truly make it a place for you through the inclusion plan, campus climate survey, and other areas.

The main lessons I take with me from this opportunity is that the unknown is an opportunity to learn and that an effective leader proactively works towards the teams success and not their individual success. We often walk away from the unknown for a fear of failure, but in reality it is an incredible opportunity to learn, especially with a supportive team. As someone who stood by individual work, I was also able to learn the importance of working collaboratively as a team, given that it brings forth multiple perspectives and the importance of the teams success. Our individual accomplishments are also out teams accomplishments and if we focus merely on our own self, we set our team up for failure.

Overall, this internship was an incredible opportunity I will always be incredibly grateful for and take what I have learned here and apply it in my future endeavors. Thank you Dr. Rasha Qudisat for your mentorship, the office for your supportive and creating a supportive environment to prosper in, and to for ensuring we as students have these kind of opportunity here at UVU.
- Angela Alcala, Intern for Dr. Rasha Qudisat

02/12/2024

The 2nd EID101 event of the semester will be held on February 27 in collaboration with the School of the Arts. While it is primarily intended for students, staff, and faculty within the School of the Arts it is open to anyone who could benefit from the information and discussion. Please RSVP at the QR Code or link in our bio!

02/12/2024

Mark your calendars for February 26 and join us in our first EID101 discussion of the semester! This event is intended primarily for students, faculty, and staff within the College of Health and Public Service, but is open for anyone who may be interested in attending. Please RSVP at the QR code or link in our bio!

01/23/2024

Our 2nd Annual International Mother Language Day Celebration will be hosted on February 21st this year in the Hall of Flags! We are now accepting entries. Scan the QR Code or click the link in our bio to enter now!

01/13/2024

Are you coming to UVU’s 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Week event on Thursday, January 18? In addition to a keynote address from Dr. Cornel West and endnote address from Jazzi McGilbert, we will have the honor of hearing from local community memebers who are helping to build Dr. Kings “Beloved Community”. Take some times to learn about them! 
 
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and strive to “Dream Again, March Forward.”
 
Tickets are available at engage.uvu.edu/mlk2024-keynote

01/05/2024

We are eagerly anticipating UVU’s 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Week, featuring renowned activist, author, and philosopher Dr. Cornel West as a keynote speaker. 
 
In collaboration with the Center for Social Impact, we are also pleased to announce Jazzi McGilbert, founder, CEO, and creative director of the Los Angeles-based Reparations Club bookstore, as the event’s endnote speaker. McGilbert, has worked for publications like NYLON, Teen Vogue, and more!
 
Join us Thursday, January 18th, at 11 a.m. in the UVU Grand Ballroom for a keynote address from Dr. West, breakout sessions from 12:30-2:15 p.m. and an endnote address from Jazzi McGilbert at 2:30 p.m.
  
Tickets are free and available at engage.uvu.edu/mlk2024-keynote

12/19/2023

Your hard work has paid off and now you can take a well deserved break! Happy Holidays and a bright New Year from the Office of Inclusion & Diversity….we’ll see you all next year! 😉

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