To the Case Western Reserve Community:
We commend you for your enduring commitment to embrace inclusion and diversity as core values of our university. In an increasingly polarized world, the need for us to learn and grow together in our democracy is more important than ever.
We know that concerns exist regarding the impact of Executive Order 13950 on Case Western Reserve’s diversity, equity and inclusion training programs. The order prohibits “race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating.” Because our programs do not engage in any form of stereotyping or scapegoating through content nor presentation, we will continue to offer a vast array of educational opportunities. Those efforts, and many others, are all part of our deep commitment to become an ever more welcoming and inclusive campus.
The North Star of Case Western Reserve’s “Think Big” strategic plan is “… to create a just and thriving world.” Through Pathway 3, which seeks to achieve social impact and Pathway 4, which seeks to shape our Agora, we will continue to use informed diversity equity and inclusion training as a necessary and invaluable tool to promote unity, community and inclusive excellence.
We thank you all for being exceptional partners in this shared endeavor.
Robert Solomon
Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Ben Vinson III
Provost and Executive Vice President
Scott Cowen
Interim President