A Culture of Belonging

“Embody a culture of belonging that empowers all to thrive”

Summary

To commit to creating and sustaining a campus culture characterized by outstanding commitment to equity, inclusion and belonging for all is to invest in consistently and comprehensively enacting the Wells core values. An inclusive and empowering culture supports the recruitment and retention of students, faculty and staff who desire to belong within and contribute to a thriving learning community where diversity of identity and thought are celebrated, valued strengths.

An equitable culture of belonging depends upon continuous improvement of its policies and practices; ongoing action to address and eliminate bias; and commitment to self-reflection and constant learning on the part of every member of the Wells community. Such a culture supports the attainment of institutional prosperity by addressing many of the immediate challenges to recruitment and retention, and by enhancing the clarity and desirability of Wells College’s differentiating qualities within an increasingly competitive and homogenous market.

Strategic Initiatives