A&S Equity and Inclusion
You Are Welcome Here
At the College of Arts and Sciences, the principle of equity is integral, woven into the mission of our college. Our college is at the forefront of helping to develop diverse leaders for a global world. As members of the A&S family and Bearcat family at large, we welcome you.
What Equity and Inclusion means to us
Generally, there are numerous definitions for how one understands the meaning of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. At A&S, we want to be intentional in how we use and understand this language.
When we use the word diversity in A&S, we are referring to the presence of a wide array of individuals from different backgrounds. These different backgrounds could include race, ethnicity, nativity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, sexual expression, socioeconomic status, ability and age as well as others.
When we are discussing equity in A&S, we are referring to ensuring justice and fairness in access and opportunity. We do this by acknowledging the sociohistorical context and causes for the current inequity we see in the world. We do this by creating, normalizing and standardizing transparent and equitable policies and procedures.
When we say inclusion in A&S, we are referring to the act of creating, nurturing and sustaining a culture of mutual respect for all members of our A&S family, no matter the differences among us. We do this by inviting, valuing, hearing and respecting diverse voices as key stakeholders and decision makers in our college.
A&S Equity Dashboard
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating an anti-racist, just College that values the voices of all constituencies equally, we have developed this Equity Dashboard to show, at-a-glance, metrics that measure our progress toward that goal.
This is the first of four planned phases of our ongoing dashboard development. Please stop back soon to see additional data and analysis.
Our Team
Dr. Littisha Bates
Associate Professor of Sociology Dr. Littisha Bates was named the inaugural Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Community Partnerships for UC’s College of Arts and Sciences in 2020. The appointment is part of the College’s ongoing commitment to promote an inclusive environment among its students, faculty and staff.