Journey Toward
Inclusive Excellence
We at JTIE strive to collectively develop self-awareness of our biases and the roles they play both personally and professionally; learn how to create a community where all feel valued and can thrive; recognize privilege and oppression and their impact on our community, and commit to impacting the systems which oppress others personally and professionally.
We are a community of diverse individuals possessing a variety of perspectives, identities, and lived experiences. We recognize that to create an inclusive and intellectually vibrant community, we must understand and value both our individual differences and collective similarities.
The Principles of Community are aspirational statements that embody this commitment and reflect the ideals we seek to uphold.
We affirm the inherent dignity and value of every person and strive to maintain a climate for work and learning based on mutual respect and understanding.
Our Principles
We affirm the right of each person to express thoughts and opinions freely. We encourage open expression within a climate of civility, sensitivity, and mutual respect.
We affirm the value of human diversity because it enriches our lives and our organizations. We acknowledge and respect our differences while affirming our common humanity.
We reject all forms of prejudice and discrimination including those based on age, color, diverse ability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, and veteran statue.
We take individual and collective responsibility for helping to eliminate bias and discrimination and for increasing our own understanding of these issues through education, training, and interaction with others.
We pledge our collective commitment to incorporate these principles into our organizations’ missions and strategic plans.