Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

Since 1971 AAC&U has developed initiatives that bring together faculty and institutions of higher learning to provide national leadership that advances diversity and equity in higher education, and the best educational practices for an increasingly diverse population. AAC&U understands diversity and equity as fundamental goals of higher education and as resources for learning that are valuable for all students, vital to democracy and a democratic workforce and to the global position and wellbeing of the United States. AAC&U's commitment to make excellence inclusive--to bring the benefits of liberal education to all students--is rooted deeply in commitment to a diverse, informed, and civically active society.

A Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy's Future (pdf) (2012)
The Drama of Diversity and Democracy (2011): Second edition with a new foreword by Ramón a Guttiérez and a new preface by Carol Geary Schneider
Diversity and Civic Learning: New Directions, New Research (Liberal Education, Spring 2012)
Civic Engagement and Psychosocial Well-Being, (Liberal Education, Spring 2011)
Engaging Diverse Viewpoints: What Is the Campus Climate for Perspective-Taking?
The Handbook of Practice and Research in Study Abroad: Higher Education and the Quest for Global Citizenship (2009)
Outcomes of High Impact Practices for Underserved Students: A Review of the Literature (preliminary draft)
A Measure of Equity: Women's Progress in Higher Education
AAC&U Board Statement on Obama Election (November 2008)
More Reasons for Hope: Diversity Matters in Higher Education
Civic Engagement at the Center: Building a Democracy through Integrated Cocurricular and Curricular Experiences
Diversity & Democracy (a print and online newsletter)
Diversifying the Faculty: A Guidebook for Search Committees
Achieving Faculty Diversity: Debunking the Myths
American Pluralism and the College Curriculum
Liberal Learning and the Arts of Connection for the New Academy
Making a Real Difference with Diversity: A Guide to Institutional Change
Assessing Campus Diversity Initiatives
Diversity Works: The Emerging Picture of How Students Benefit
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MODELING EQUITY, ENGAGING DIFFERENCE: New Frameworks for Diversity and Learning in Baltimore, Maryland, October 18-20, 2012. Register by September 17 for best conference rates.
NEXT GENERATION STEM LEARNING: Investigate, Innovate, Inspire in Kansas City, Missouri, November 8-10, 2012. Register by September 26 for best conference rates.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT: A Sea Change in Student Learning in Boston, Massachusetts, February 28-March 2, 2013. Proposals Due June 27, 2012.
STUDENT SUCCESS: The Quality Agenda in Miami, Florida, April 4-6, 2013.

2012 AAC&U SUMMER INSTITUTES

INSTITUTE ON GENERAL EDUCATION AND ASSESSMENT at The Hotel at Turf Valley, Ellicott City, Maryland, June 2-6, 2012
INSTITUTE ON HIGH-IMPACT PRACTICES AND STUDENT SUCCESS at Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, June 19-23, 2012
INSTITUTE ON INTEGRATIVE LEARNING AND THE DEPARTMENTS at The University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, July 11-15, 2012.
PKAL Summer Leadership Institutes for STEM Faculty at the Baca Campus of Colorado College in Crestone, CO
Institute I: July 17-22, 2012
Institute II: July 31-August 5, 2012

More resources on campus diversity can be found at the following:

Greater Expectations

Caryn McTighe Musil, senior vice president, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Global Initiatives