Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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Mission Statement

ENMU-Roswell promotes equity for the University community by leading efforts and building sustainable partnerships to transform the campus into a welcoming environment for all. The University respects and encourages diversity of thought and representation.  We recognize that excellence rests on how we value, engage, and include the rich cultures of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alumni, and members of the larger community.

Institution Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  1. Create a structure that leads and sustains diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  2. Expand and support the diversity of the University’s student population and close the opportunity gap
  3. Expand and support the diversity of the University’s workforce by creating an environment and processes that will attract, retain, and advance the most diverse pool of job applicants possible
  4. Ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, top to bottom
  5. Develop data measures and use collected data to inform decisions about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Include relevant DEI research to develop, measure, and achieve DEI goals.

Campus Mission Statement

ENMU-Roswell empowers a diverse community with academic and technical skills.


  • Supports and prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world
  • Collaborates with business, industry, educational institutions, and the ENMU System

Campus Core Values Statement: Unity

We work together to build positive and diverse relationships with each other and our community. We foster partnerships, embrace challenges, inspire growth, and respond to stakeholder needs to meet established goals.

Tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity

Diversity at ENMU-Roswell is defined as embracing and celebrating our individual differences and commonalities as a necessary part of excellence. We strive to create a safe environment that honors individual contributions and empowers individuals to express their uniqueness, as central to the enrichment of our campus community. Elements of diversity include ethnicity, culture, tradition, religion, ideology, race, political affiliation, ability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, language, and gender identity.

Equity

Equity at ENMU-Roswell is defined as ensuring unrestricted opportunity and access to information, resources, and support for all. We are committed to serving the needs of marginalized students in order to close the opportunity gap. We will work to uncompromisingly maintain an environment built on respect and dignity for all.

Inclusion

Inclusion at ENMU-Roswell is defined as celebrating the inherent value, worth, and dignity of all people. We embrace and respect the talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and lifestyles of our entire community. We promote and sustain a sense of belonging and connectedness for all as part of our inclusive campus.

DEI Committee Members

Documents

Meeting Minutes and Agendas

2022

2021

2020