Carroll University's Commitment to Community and Belonging

At Carroll University, we believe that a thriving campus community is built on respect, dignity, and shared responsibility. Our commitment to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and supported is central to our mission. We all belong at Carroll.

We are dedicated to implementing thoughtful and systemic strategies that promote engagement, understanding, and opportunity for all members of our community. We promote responsive and relevant practices at Carroll.

As a community of learners, we understand that our success depends on how we recognize, embrace, and value the perspectives and traditions of our past, present, and future. We value the experiences and expertise of our community at Carroll.

Our commitments:

• We acknowledge the complexities of our past and strive to learn from them.
• We honor the contributions, integrity, and social traditions of all people.
• We strive to cultivate a community that affirms our ethos of respect, integrity, and stewardship.
• We commit to maximizing human potential and eliminating barriers to ensure access for all.
• We resolve to reexamine and reaffirm our commitments to adapt to our ever-changing society.

Authored in 2021 by the President's Task Force on Institutional Inclusion