Why This Matters

In order to achieve our university's mission of inclusive excellence, our team works to ensure a supportive and equitable learning environment for our entire Vandal family. We strive to adhere to our Vandal principles that:

• Welcome and respect all people;
• Support the free and open exchange of ideas and civil discourse;
• Believe in the unfettered pursuit of knowledge;
• Provide the tools and practice to think critically;
• Affirm democracy and our basic commitment to its fundamental principles;
• Encourage civility in the resolution of conflict, support peaceful demonstration and condemn violence as a means of expressing beliefs; and
• Nurture an environment for all Vandals to succeed.