Mission Statement

‌‌Office of Diversity Programs

As a regional, state-supported institution of higher education, Saginaw Valley State University is committed to providing intellectual and cultural opportunities that enrich the lives of the residents of East-Central Michigan.

To that end, the University seeks to promote a diverse campus culture and to foster respect for the differences that make each individual unique.

Learning opportunities at the University should include collaborating with individuals whose experiences, whose cultural, racial or religious background, or whose orientation and perspectives may differ from one’s own.

The University is committed to preparing its students to fill key positions in economic, political, cultural, and civic leadership in an increasingly pluralistic society, and recognizes that part of that preparation involves developing an understanding and appreciation of a wide variety of individuals and communities.

The University fosters a diverse campus by:

• Providing development opportunities for current faculty and staff
• Actively recruiting new employees who reflect the heterogeneity of the region, State and the world
• Supporting academic programs, campus activities, and community outreach efforts which exemplify the breadth of human culture, art, and accomplishment
• Developing appropriate assessment intitiatives
• Recruiting and retaining students whose background, experiences, and perspectives add to the free exchange of ideas in a democratic societies

Cultural Diversity Initiatives
Cultural Programs
Assessing & Evaluating Diversity