Our goal is for Whitworth University to be a place where the richness of an education of mind and heart is available to all people. As a Christian university, we take seriously Christ's example of loving across racial, ethnic, gender, socio-economic and religious differences.

We have not reached the point where we feel "content" regarding ethnic and gender diversity in our staff, faculty, and student body. The good news of this position is that it causes us to be focused and vigilant in seeking diversity as a creative resource and a strength for the campus community. To that end, we are committed to creating an environment that welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, is supportive of difference, and, perhaps most importantly, acknowledges that we all have things to learn from each other.

As you move around the Commitment to Diversity website, I encourage you to review the following:

• President's Message regarding: How can a university that hires only practicing Christians uphold its commitment to diversity?
  
• The Diversity Plans in the university's six administrative areas: Academic Affairs, Admissions, Business Affairs, Human Resources, Institutional Advancement, and Student Life
  
• The Calendar of campus and community events
  
• Campus News
  
• Community Connections with links to a variety of regional diversity programs and initiatives