Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion

A Letter From the Dean

The West Virginia University Honors College remains steadfast in our goal of providing all of our students with an environment in which they can thrive throughout their educational journey and equipping them to meet the academic, societal and professional hurdles they may encounter. We focus our attention on fostering a multicultural environment, promoting cultural proficiency, and aspiring higher in our commitment to our mission and values. As a result of this attention, we have launched initiatives to support our students and reaffirm our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Some of these initiatives include:

Despite our progress, we know that we must continue to do more and work even harder. We want the Honors College to be a place where every student can lead, explore, build and work together to their fullest potential.

Our journey requires our collective action. Please join me in reading, thinking, interacting with others unlike ourselves, challenging our and other’s beliefs, and holding each other accountable. At the same time, please join me in being kind, patient, persistent, empathic and loving towards one another. Our journey will require hard conversations that may make us uncomfortable. In doing so, we will reflect and evaluate harsh criticism of our words, actions and beliefs. By taking this journey, we will undoubtedly grow.

I am thrilled to be on this journey with the Honors College students, staff and faculty. Knowing that Honors College students will be leaders on campus, off campus and beyond makes the journey particularly rewarding because our work here and now will positively impact our society as well.

I look forward to stepping forward together