- Mailing Address
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6363 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118 - Phone
- (504) 865-3240
- Email address
- admit@loyno.edu
- Website
- https://www.loyno.edu/
- School Information
- "In 1847, seven Jesuit priests came to New Orleans with the hope of opening a Jesuit institution for higher-learning, and in 1884, Father O’Shanahan learned that a large plantation across from the park was available. He bought the land for $75,500, determined to establish the institution that the priests dreamed of. In 1904, Loyola College opened its doors. Loyola’s enrollment numbers grew quickly, and the college had to expand to accommodate them. In 1907, the Marquette Association for Higher Education was established, and 1910, this group was responsible for the building of Marquette Hall, the centerpiece of Loyola’s campus horseshoe. On July 10th, 1912, the governor signed the act authorizing to change Loyola College to Loyola University." Further, "Loyola University New Orleans is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States" (Source: https://www.loyno.edu/about/facts/history). Its total enrollment is 4,548, with 3,223 undergraduates and 635 graduate students. The school has a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1 and 110 undergraduate programs as well as 36 graduate and professional programs.
- General Information
- Loyola University New Orleans (Loyno) has taken many actions to promote anti-racism. It has crafted a Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence. It offers numerous programs for diversity and anti-racism, including a required freshman orientation on anti-racism. At this time, anti-racism training is required for the entire campus community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators. See developments below:
Actions Taken
- Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
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As part of its second goal in its Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Loyno will "establish on-boarding DEI education and training programs for new students, faculty, and staff that demonstrate Loyola’s institutional commitment to its mission and conveys the University’s expectations for community member conduct." This includes a program titled "Paws and Reflect," and more are to come.
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Loyno states that "the Education and Training Subcommittee of the DEIC plans, develops and promotes opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to deepen understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and cultivate greater cultural competency."
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In a letter on June 6, 2020, Loyno's president stated that it has began to implement diversity and anti-racism training for all members of the community.
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- Curriculum Changes and Requirements
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As part of its second goal in its Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, "Loyola’s January Term offers multi-disciplinary courses with a focus on issues of race, equity, and inclusion as they apply to current issues and academic fields of study in an accelerated two-week program between the fall and spring semesters." All J-term classes cover topics related to race and DEI. In addition, Loyno is "working with Provost’s office to strengthen and clarify which courses fall under diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice classification."
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Loyno's class on Constitutional Law suggests Ibram X. Kendi's book, "How to Be an Anti-Racist," as an additional resource.
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- Faculty/Staff Requirements
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As part of its third goal in its Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Loyno will "offer DEI management training to all department heads and department chairs, covering topics such as implicit bias in evaluation, equitable and effective employee development practices."
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- Program and Research Funding
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As part of its first goal in its Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, Loyno is "building an inclusive community" by "opening a new Center for Multicultural Affairs that will serve as a hub for social justice and diversity initiatives" and giving annual funding to the Office of Equity and Inclusion with grants and private contributions.
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Loyno states that "to encourage and support programming on diversity issues, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee awards Strength in Diversity mini-grants on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Student organizations, faculty, and staff may apply."
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Loyno's Programming Subcommittee "recommends and promotes university-wide programming related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice, and administers Loyola's Strength in Diversity Grants."
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- Symbolic Actions
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Loyno responded to the death of George Floyd on June 1, 2020 by releasing a letter saying, "We get busy preparing ourselves to make a difference and we go out there and do it. We change law enforcement behavior through constant training, careful hiring and general police reform."
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On September 9, 2016, Loyno launched a "United for Racial Justice Week."
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On September 3, 2020, Loyno highlighted its law student who was awarded a National Award for Leadership in Racial and Social Justice and Equity by the National Lawyers Guild.
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Loyno's Strategic Planning Subcommittee "is tasked to draft and lead implementation of three-year strategic plans for inclusive excellence."
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