Along with its mission statement, Wells’ community standards statement provides a foundational document for integrating diversity across the campus. The community standards statement was developed with campus-wide input over a two year period between 2004 and 2006. The community standards statement is a living document that remains open and flexible to different perspectives, and the campus’ evolving understanding of diversity.

Community Standards Statement

Wells College strives to become a diverse and inclusive community where individuals live, work, teach and learn with a goal of promoting and maintaining an atmosphere of respect. Membership is a privilege that requires all individuals to treat others humanely, and with mutual understanding and tolerance. Wells College fosters an environment in which free speech, openness, acceptance, and inclusion –even of those ideas or beliefs that may be controversial –are appreciated and considered in their appropriate settings.

Discrimination on the basis of (but not limited to) to race, color, religions, ethnicity or national origin, sex, age, varying physical or mental abilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political beliefs will not be tolerated. Verbally or physically abusive or harassing behavior that makes the College atmosphere intimidating, hostile, or threatening is unacceptable. All community members are subject to the laws that govern the rest of society.