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Mission, Vision, and Guiding Principles

Inclusive Excellence Division

Vision

The Inclusive Excellence Division will nurture a conscience, compassionate and competent Santa Clara University Community, aligned with the Jesuit mission, to foster unity and inclusive justice.

Mission

The Inclusive Excellence Division empowers and equips SCU community members, university units, and campus partners with the education and skill sets to prioritize and incorporate equity and belonging into every aspect of living, working, and learning at SCU.

Guiding Principles

  • We accompany every member of the Santa Clara University community with compassion and intentionality, working together to cultivate a just, humane, inclusive, and sustainable environment in which all can learn, thrive, and belong.
  • We honor the sacred dignity and unique perspectives of each individual and community, recognizing that empathy, humility, vulnerability, and open-hearted dialogue are essential to the flourishing of our shared humanity and common good.
  • We lead in the Ignatian tradition—reflectively and with purpose—committed to equity, authenticity, and relationships rooted in trust. Through discernment and action, we seek to advance justice in all that we do.
  • We believe that creating an equitable and compassionate community demands a deep ethic of care, a commitment to removing barriers, and a shared responsibility for the growth and transformation of individuals and institutions alike.
  • We are committed to co-creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative university rooted in our Jesuit values, where all voices are uplifted, education and dialogue is transformative, and a faith that does justice is pursued not only within our campus but in the world beyond it.