Student Affairs Diversity Pledge

As members of the Division of Students Affairs at Lehigh University, we fully accept and engage our role as ambassadors for diversity on and off campus. We acknowledge ours is a global, national, local and campus community comprised of individuals who possess rich identities, backgrounds, talents and expertise. We therefore pledge to:

1. Affirm the value and importance of diversity in the core mission, vision, structure and operation of the University and the Student Affairs division;
2. Cultivate a climate of respect, civility, and inclusivity that affirms and advances the dignity of all;
3. Encourage the acknowledgement of and appreciation for the contributions of all people;
4. Promote an interdependent, supportive campus environment;
5. Confront, challenge and reject all forms of discrimination, intolerance and oppression;
6. Examine our own policies, practices and actions to foster the success of all members of our campus community;
7. Increase our own understanding and knowledge to effectively advocate for and support others;
8. Create opportunities for students and colleagues to learn about and broaden their understanding of others.

July, 2006