Kansas Wesleyan University

As part of KWU's DEI Statement, KWU states that it will "advance a climate that fosters inclusive excellence" and recruit and retain diverse students, faculty, and staff.

KWU states that, its Psychology Major will explore "all dimensions of human diversity. Issues of diversity are a concern in all courses, and the curriculum is designed to integrate diversity throughout, across courses."

KWU's Social Work Department will educate students to "promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and social justice through education, community engagement, interdisciplinary studies, advocacy, leadership, and lifelong learning."

As part of its goals, strategies and actions, KWU states that it would "[e]nsure all academic programs and areas have a diversity learning outcome that is implemented and assessed."

Faculty and staff participate in DEI training programs such as "how to engage in difficult conversations," "responding to micro-aggressions," and "creating an inclusive environment."

As part of its long-term goals, KWU states that it would reduce or eliminate "institutional barriers and systemic racism for the university."

In collaboration with the Salina Education Foundation, KWU announced a scholarship program that is "designed to both aid in teacher recruitment and further the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion."

On December 19, 2020, it was announced that KWU added a professor to its Office of Diversity.

KWU states that it will "promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, advising, service, and training while working to ensure accountability in these areas on campus."

One of KWU's short-term goals is to "enhance the number of Historically Underserved Students (HUS) student-focused events."

KWU has a student-led forum called "T.A.L.K.", which discusses DEI issues from a peer-perspective.

As part of its goals, strategies and actions, KWU states that it would "[e]qual or better retention rates" of historically underserved students "versus their counterparts at KWU."

As part of its goals, strategies and actions, KWU states that its "faculty members identified and implemented pedagogical strategies to enhance inclusive teaching methods."

KWU's Multicultural Student Affairs Association sponsored a celebration for Black History Month and released a statement saying, "each and every one of us, right now, has the power to influence the racial climate in our community."

The college states that it is "committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion." The college has a DEI committee and also has a "student-led forum on some of the difficult topics of the day" which "helps students get perspective from their peers on the issues."

KWU states that "diversity is embraced in curriculum, faculty, staff, and students."

On June 1, 2020, the president released a statement saying, "The last few days have been a dynamic and painful time throughout our nation after the death of George Floyd. There is so much hurt, fear and panic, along with a plethora of frustration and sadness."