Advancing inclusive excellence or excellence through inclusion is a campus-wide goal reflected in Santa Clara's Jesuit values and traditions. As stated in the Fundamental Values of the University's Strategic Plan,"We cherish our diverse and inclusive community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni, a community that is enriched by people of different backgrounds, respectful of the dignity of all its members, enlivened by open communication, and caring and just toward others."
In September 2007, the Provost's Office established the Provost's Council on Inclusive Excellence and the Student Inclusive Excellence Council to advance inclusive excellence on the Santa Clara campus. A year later the Provost's Council was expanded and renamed the Council on Inclusive Excellence (its current name). The Council in both its current and original forms, as well as the Office for Multicultural Learning, are significant initiatives that build on the University's concerted efforts in this important area. An Inclusive Excellence Student Advisory Council, formed at the end of Spring Quarter 2008, serves in an advisory capacity to the Council on Inclusive Excellence.
With the start of the new Vice President for Inclusive Excellence on July 1, 2021, the Council on Inclusive Excellence has been reframed and reorganized as the Inclusive Excellence Liaisons, which consist of faculty and staff representing each VP area, Centers for Distinction, College and Schools and other areas.
The following are the Inclusive Excellence Liaisons for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and will work closely with Shá Duncan Smith, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence and Ray Plaza, Senior Director, Office for Campus Climate and Belonging.
| Area | Name |
|---|---|
|
College of Arts and Sciences |
Margaret Hunter |
|
Leavey School of Business |
Emily Wilcox |
| School of Engineering |
Ricky Padilla & Ed Maurer |
| School of Education and Counseling Psychology |
Sherry Wang |
| School of Law |
Dori Pina |
| Jesuit School of Theology |
Stephen Szolosi |
| Miller Center |
Ricardo Cortez |
| Markkula Center for Applied Ethics |
Ann Skeet |
| University Relations |
TBD |
| Enrollment Management |
Lorenzo Gamboa |
| Mission and Ministry |
Aaron Willis |
| Athletics |
Jessica Everhart |
| Finance and Administration |
Jonas Hernando |
| Provost |
Melissa McAlexander |
| Student Life |
TBD |
| Human Resources |
Shirley Mata |
| Information Services |
Suzanne Yusuf |