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Mission & Models
Division Mission
The Undergraduate College Division is committed to excellence, transformation, and social consciousness. We support students to explore their personal and academic interests to become thoughtful contributors in an ever-changing world.
Grounded in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Anti-Racism
Equity and inclusion serve as the engine for excellence and innovation. A commitment to racial justice and to equity across all aspects of diversity propels our students, faculty, and staff to reflect upon and work to build fair, open, and welcoming institutional structures, values, and culture.
Our Goals
A Full Community Engagement
- Raise Community Understanding of Structural Racism
- Create Narratives that Support Belonging
- Address Structural Issues and Barriers to Equity and Inclusion
- Support Thriving and Belonging for All
Our Values
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Integrated Approach to Wellness
The Undergraduate College Division advocates for a holistic wellness approach, addressing multiple facets of student development.
- Academic
- Emotional
- Spiritual
- Social
- Physical
- Intellectual
- Environmental
- Occupational
- Financial
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Guiding Principles
Our guiding principles shape our daily practice, work, and interactions with the broader Bryn Mawr community.
- Start with Yes
- Honesty
- Strength-Based
- Joy
- Optimism
- How Might I...?
- Collaboration
- Excellence
- Proactivity