Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community and Belonging

Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community and Belonging

Who we are and what we do

The Division of Inclusive Excellence, Community and Belonging is charged with facilitating systemic change that addresses the following strategic priorities: creating an inclusive and equitable campus, recruiting and retaining diverse students, faculty, and staff, and promoting and supporting inclusive scholarship, teaching, and professional development.

The departments in the Division of IECB include the following:

  • Center for Access, Persistence, and Achievement (CAPA)
  • Center for Neurodiversity
  • IECB at the Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences (VHC)
  • Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, shared between the Division of IECB and Academic Affairs
  • Social Justice and Belonging (SJB)

 

Dr. Penny McPherson–Myers

Leadership

The Division was created in January 2019 as the first division of its kind to combine student and academic affairs and compliance.

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Student Support

The Division of IECB supports unique and innovative programming that serves the needs of students.

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Faculty and Staff Support

The Faculty Center plays an integral role in supporting faculty and staff in developing their professional knowledge and skills to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.