Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Fund

At Southern, we are committed to identifying and addressing systemic barriers to equity, access, and success for all members of our community. We treat one another with dignity, respect, kindness, compassion, and civility as we share varying perspectives, with the goal of creating an inclusive culture for our students.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Fund supports the transformational practices, intentional education, and restorative experiences that aid in Southern's commitment to developing a holistic and supportive community. The fund directly supports the Integrated Justice and Social Change Collaborative aims to support three targeted initiatives that create a holistic vision of serving these communities:

• The Integrated Justice and Social Change (IJSC) Collaborative, which connects and bridges individuals, groups, and organizations to dismantle racist and oppressive structures of all kinds that lead to reimagined pathways of success grounded in mutual understanding and an all-inclusive community.

• Inclusive and Restorative Justice Education Opportunities – Building a community of care must incorporate comprehensive opportunities for inclusive and restorative justice education. The Division aims to bolster targeted opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and administrators to learn and apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to enact an environment of cultural humility.