1. Importance of Diversity
Missouri State University is committed to
developing educated persons
who are equipped to contribute to the
interdependent world in which we now live.

2. Statement of Values Diversity enriches the educational experience.
Diversity prompts personal growth – and a healthy society.
Diversity strengthens communities and the workplace.
Diversity enhances America’s economic competitiveness.

3. President’s Commission for Diversity
Responsibility is to:
Develop a long-term diversity plan that will improve the University’s overall climate
Enable the University to establish a diverse learning community.

4. Recommendations of the Commission
Develop university-wide goals for improving the presence of diversity among individuals and ideas.
Implement specific strategies that will advance progress on these goals.
Design both criteria for success and assessment methods for tracking accomplishments.

5. A Few Ground Rules For Dialogue
Promote a civil and respectful dialogue.
Speak from your own experience, avoiding blaming.
One speaker at a time.
Respect confidentiality of speakers at this meeting.
Respect time boundaries so others may speak.

6. QUESTION FOR DIALOGUE What is diversity and what should it mean
to our campus?

7. QUESTION FOR DIALOGUE What is your perception of the campus climate
regarding diversity?

8. QUESTION FOR DIALOGUE What specifically should we do to
make MSU a better campus with respect to diversity?