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Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging Launches New Voice, Values, Visibility (V3) Initiatives

September 04, 2025
Submitted By: Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

Dear Campus Community,

As we step into a new academic year filled with fresh possibilities, the Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging is delighted to welcome you to Fall Semester 2025. Together, we look forward to nurturing a vibrant campus community where every voice is valued and every individual can flourish.

This year, we are proud to introduce our guiding theme: Voice, Values, Visibility (V3). This framework represents our commitment to:

  • Voice: Amplifying diverse perspectives and ensuring all community members have platforms to share their experiences and insights
  • Values: Fostering an environment where all community members feel valued and develop a strong sense of belonging
  • Visibility: Building a culture where respect is the foundation and contributions are meaningfully recognized

Opportunities to Engage

We believe that inclusive excellence is a shared responsibility. Whether you're a student, faculty staff, or community partner, there are many ways to work towards social change. Thus, we invite you to join us in making V3 an organic reality across our campus.

Here are some opportunities to engage throughout the academic year:

  • Campus-Wide Professional Development
  • Join a committee
  • Community Voice Circles & Other Feedback Channels
  • RESPECT & UBelongHere Campaigns
  • Inclusive Excellence Student Champions
  • Heritage Month Celebration Series
  • OIEB Office Recognition Visits across Campus
  • Gratitude Walks
  • Community Garden Team Building
  • Connect with Affinity Groups Programming
  • Wear Purple Day
  • MLK Inclusive Excellence Celebrations and Awards
  • The Conversation Couch – Kickoff with a “Big Sit” and other conversations on the Couch
  • Film Screenings
  • Book Reads
  • Spirit Wednesdays & Lunch in the Commons
  • Volunteer with our initiatives

And so much more…

Specific dates (and registration information if applicable) will be shared in UNotes and the UHartHub in the coming weeks.

Get Connected

We encourage you to stay connected with our office throughout the semester:

Contact Information:

Looking Ahead

Together, we will continue building a campus culture that truly embodies our values of inclusive excellence and belonging. We look forward to celebrating each other in this work.  

With excitement for the journey ahead,
Office of Inclusive Excellence and Belonging