The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.
Inclusive Excellence
Inclusive Excellence Goal. The overarching aspects of the College’s Inclusive Excellence plan include recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and students into an inclusive environment that engages diversity and values equity.
Over the next 3 years, the College leadership will continue to recruit and retain faculty and staff whose identities more closely align with the characteristics of our student body. We will ensure that faculty and staff responsible for critical decisions in hiring and admissions processes are well-versed in best practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and develop procedures and processes to ensure equity in our hiring, promotion, and student admissions practices.
We will examine our curriculum to identify opportunities to better integrate themes of equity and engage our diverse student perspectives. Finally, we will foster opportunities for growth in diversity-related knowledge, skills, and values through experiential learning, trainings, self-assessment and reflection among faculty, staff, and students.