We are a country that, in the next 30 years, will be completely multi-racial. There will not be a single ethnic or racial majority.
Inclusive Excellence
Themes of belonging, equity, and dialogue across difference are embedded across our research, courses and programs, and our mission supports the University’s commitment to institutional inclusive excellence. Tisch College’s major research centers focus on strengthening the political and civic participation of historically marginalized people, especially youth, and on addressing the challenges of building democratic institutions for all. These commitments are also at the heart of our community-based partnerships and programs. Tisch College has a long-standing Inclusive Excellence Committee, which is represented on every hiring committee, and offers professional development and staff reflection opportunities. Elevating this work, Tisch College appointed Shirley Mark as our inaugural Assistant Dean of Diversity & Inclusion in January 2022, bringing deep institutional knowledge to this leadership role.
Our civic responsibility demands that we act, especially in times of trauma and struggle. No institution is exempt from this responsibility, including Tufts University and Tisch College.
Alan D. Solomont, Dean Emeritus
Inclusive Excellence News
Virtues & Vocations
The Spirit of Freedom
Can courage of conviction co-exist with civic virtue? Check out Dean Cunningham’s latest article, published in the journal Virtues & Vocations, on The Spirit of Freedom: Black Thought, Civic Virtue, and the Courage to Transform Democracy.
The New York Times
The Military Led Diversity Efforts. West Point’s Club Ban Is a Shift.
Associate Dean Diane M. Ryan is quoted throughout this article about the disbanding of dozens of affinity groups at West Point in response to President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for an end to diversity, equity and inclusion policies at the federal level saying “You’re going to have a much more effective military when the demographics of the military represent the demographics of society.”
Sampan
