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> This is most evident in the Vision Statement which discusses diversity, equity, expansive notions of excellence, wellness, an ethic of care, plural identities
by matthewdgreen 4y ago
> This is most evident in the Vision Statement which discusses diversity, equity, expansive notions of excellence, wellness, an ethic of care, plural identities, climate justice, environmental justice, and racial justice, and then states that "We hold ourselves and each other accountable to ensure these values drive all decision-making in research, pedagogical innovations, resource allocation, and the development of policies and practices."
Heaven forfend that “excellence” and “wellness” and various sorts of justice should be primary drivers of various sorts of decisionmaking.
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- csande17 4y agoThe mission statement doesn't say "excellence" should be a primary driver, it says "expansive notions of excellence" -- a jargon phrase with a different meaning: > Expansive excellence recognizes a shift from the traditional (and often narrow) ways that excellence has been defined and measured to explore more comprehensive and relevant ways that excellence can be defined to promote equity and achieve inclusion. Holistic admission practices strive to broaden the criteria used to assess applicants. (source: https://journals.lww.com/jopte/Fulltext/2021/09000/Editorial.1.aspx https://journals.lww.com/jopte/Fulltext/2021/09000/Editorial...)