Equity and Inclusion

The Office of Equity and Inclusion, under the direction of the Executive Director of Belonging and Inclusion, seeks to increase intercultural awareness, appreciation and respect for all students and members of the Elmhurst University community through creative, active and intentional programs promoting the understanding of unique cultural and ethnic heritages, as well as awareness of local and global humanitarian issues. The office supports all students and student organizations across an array of culturally rich and distinct backgrounds and actively reaches out to support students in assessing and evaluating individual experiences at Elmhurst University. It also supports students in the journey towards academic success and fosters a welcoming and growth-oriented campus experience.

The office provides programs for all students that are educational, challenging, interactive and fun. Through these efforts, the goals are to champion the movement toward multicultural appreciation; to help facilitate the individual acquisition of the attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to function positively and successfully in an increasingly diverse global society; and to provide an inclusive, welcoming, supportive and life-changing campus experience.