Ozarka College

Diversity is represented in many forms, ranging from differences in organizational mission and education levels to differences in ideas, viewpoints, perspectives, values, religious beliefs, backgrounds, race, gender, age, sexual orientation, human capacity, and ethnicity of those who attend and work in organizations. This committee will regularly review the mission, vision, values, as well as processes and practices of the institution to ensure the institution addresses issues of diversity when providing enriching educational experiences and services for students, community, and employees.

The committee will assist the institution by identifying and supporting actions and experiences, including but not limited to, which

1. Provide diverse experiences for its constituencies which establish an environment in which greater intellectual development can occur, and from which constituencies can learn that focusing on commonalities, while understanding differences, binds peoples and cultures
2. Encourages inclusiveness and discourages acts of insensitivity and disrespect
3. Provide learning environments in which students can contribute and learn from the diversity that broad life exposure offers
4. Create and maintain teaching and learning environments that provide educational opportunities for diverse individuals and groups
5. Ensure the institution's operations are conducted in an equitable and just manner