{"id":8151,"date":"2021-08-25T22:27:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T22:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kwu.isinqa.com\/?page_id=8151"},"modified":"2025-07-31T15:00:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T20:00:24","slug":"belonging","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kwu.edu\/student-life\/belonging\/","title":{"rendered":"Belonging and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kansas Wesleyan is committed to the difficult conversations. Kansas Wesleyan is committed to each and every student and most of all\u00a0 \u2014 Kansas Wesleyan is committed to creating and fostering a space where all are included and belong. . Efforts led by numerous individuals across campus and the relevant university committees committee are constantly working to ensure that students from all backgrounds and all walks of life are an integral part of the KWU experience.<\/p>\n

For more than 100 years, KWU has been committed to the ideals of being a welcoming campus. The university was among the first to welcome women for co-education, to recruit and educate Indigenous and Black students, and the first to provide intercollegiate athletics for women (well before Title IX was enacted). As the university reflected on national and international issues, it knew it must do more to enhance the lived experience for all students, faculty, and staff. KWU has initiated new programs, enhanced funding, incorporated practices and identified personnel to support the university\u2019s commitment to these ideals. The university has developed new outcomes in line with the institution\u2019s strong desire to prepare all students for lives of intellectual vigor and academic success.<\/p>\n

The Hispanic Student Union, Minority Alumni Association, Multi-Cultural Student Union, KWU Loves All and NEXT Level are all groups students have the opportunity to become involved with on campus.<\/p>\n

For more information on belonging and inclusion at Kansas Wesleyan, please contact Vice President of Student and Community Engagement Bridget Weiser<\/a> at 785-833-4325. Other staff members with a significant focus on these efforts include Dr. Allen Smith<\/a>, advisor for strategic initiatives, and Brandon Cheeks<\/a>, student support advisor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n

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