Transition to Respect 

MISSION STATEMENT:

Wichita State University welcomes, respects and supports persons of diverse backgrounds, interests and perspectives and strives to be an educational institution that, through the individual and collective contributions of many, prepares students to be fulfilled and successful in a diverse global society.

VALUES:
 

Acceptance
Belonging
Civility
Cohesiveness
Diversity
Inclusiveness
Respect

OBJECTIVES:

 Wichita State University will create and maintain an environment:

• where the contributions made by each part of the University community are understood, appreciated, respected and applauded

• that is accepting of people from all segments of society

• that facilitates civility, collaboration and collegiality

• that recognizes the value of diversity

• that strives for, and encourages, the highest expectations of students, faculty and staff, and that makes the University a welcoming and accepting place where all feel they belong.