Statement on Building an welcoming Community with a Shared Purpose
At Norfolk State University, a welcoming community is one in which there is real, visible, and meaningful representation of the broad range of backgrounds and perspectives found in the wider community at all levels and in all constituencies on campus (faculty, staff, students, administration). It is a community where all members feel safe and empowered, valued, and respected for their contributions to the shared purposes of the University: research and educational excellence.
It is a community where the rights of all individuals and groups are protected. A welcoming community occurs when an organization provides access to its services, benefits and opportunities, when systems and structures facilitate full participation by all members and where members are treated fairly and are recognized for their contributions. The key ingredients are equitable access, participation (especially in decision-making processes) and equal attention to the needs and aspirations of all.
Respect * Collaboration
In seeking to build an welcoming community with a shared purpose, Norfolk State University strives to embody these values:
A Respectful Community is one where freedom of expression, belief, and a broad range of knowledge thrive within a framework of dignity, respect, and public engagement.
A Collaborative Community is one where participants jointly move the academic vision forward in respectful and non-confrontational ways, having regard for personal and collective safety and well-being.
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