Sustainable Inclusive Excellence Pre-Reading 

The Sustainable Inclusive Excellence Action Plan is WPI's strategic approach to actualizing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WPI. This initiative spans 3 phases designed to engage our community in WPI’s mission and values, center the voices and lived experiences of marginalized and underrepresented communities, and collaborate in the development of action plans to blend DEI into the full fabric of the institution.  

We believe that a community-wide focus on sustainable inclusive excellence is not only imperative to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment, but also elevating the impact a culture of belonging can have on the greater STEM community. 

The following pre-reading materials have been compiled to help guide you in the creation of your division/schools implementation plan goals. 

Pre-Reading

DEI Terminology

WPI's definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

DEI Strategic Framework 

Foundational/guiding document toward creating a culture of sustainable inclusive excellence.

WPI's Project Inclusion Year 3

Year 1-3 Summary of WPI's Project Inclusion campus self-assessment:

• Recommendations for each of the 6 dimensions
• MC Implementation Plans

Racial Justice Plan and Priorities Letter (WPI Alumni)

List of immediate and intermediate recommendations, authored by WPI's Black Alumni, toward advancing racial justice at WPI.

Highlights and Themes: Listening Sessions 2020

General highlights and themes captured from the 12 listening sessions and online survey in Sep/Oct '20.