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 guide, pre-reading materials, and template have been developed to guide you in the creation of your division/governance teams' implementation plans.
Guide
Action Plan Guide
Outline of action plan process and the role of the Inclusion Partners on the Council on Institutional Diversity (CID).
Action Plan GuidePre-Reading
DEI Terminology
WPI's definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DEI TerminologyDEI Strategic Framework
Foundational/guiding document toward creating and sustaining a culture of sustainable inclusive excellence.
DEI Strategic FrameworkWPI'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.
Racial Justice Plan and Priorities LetterHighlights and Themes: Listening Sessions 2020
General highlights and themes captured from the 12 listening sessions and online surveys in Sep/Oct '20.
Highlights and Themes from 2020 Listening SessionsTemplate
Sustainable Inclusive Excellence (SIE) Implementation Plan Template
Centralized template for drafting division/governance team implementation plans. Includes examples and keys to guide implementation plan process.
Download SIE Implementation Plan TemplateGuide
Action Plan Guide
Outline of action plan process and the role of the Inclusion Partners on the Council on Institutional Diversity (CID).
Action Plan Guide