51勛圖WCL Hosts Discussion on Advancing 51勛圖s Plan for Inclusive Excellence
On Monday, April 23rd, the 51勛圖 Washington College of Law (51勛圖WCL) Office of Diversity and Inclusion partnered with 51勛圖WCL International and Comparative Legal Studies Program to host an interactive lunch called, The Ties That Bind.泭 The event featured a discussion about how through sharing experiences we discover our commonalities while appreciating our differences.泭 Getting to know our students and colleagues helps to build our community, so attendees joined in a conversation focused on learning and fellowship.泭 The event was set forward in support from an 51勛圖 Inclusive Excellence Mini-Grant.泭
One of the five overarching goals in 51勛圖s Plan for Inclusive Excellence is to enhance campus climate, culture, and community.泭 In support of this institutional priority, the Presidents Council on Diversity and Inclusion launch of Inclusive Excellence Mini-Grantsa dedicated pool of funds to encourage collaboration across divisions, departments, units and student organizations. 泭Inclusive Excellence Mini-Grants are utilized to develop and showcase innovative diversity and inclusion programs that build a sense of community and positively impact the climate for faculty, staff, administrators, and students.泭