Diversify the Curriculum

Task Force Recommendation: Create an Inclusive Classroom 

Task Force Project: Create a diversity requirement for graduation.

Champion: Amy Hurd, Jennifer Friberg

Status: Ongoing

Implementation Team Actions

  • A committee of faculty and staff worked throughout the 2017-2018 academic year on the potential Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in U.S. Society graduation requirement (IDEAS). The proposal, which follows the Academic Senate-approved process for graduation requirements, would have students complete at least one course designated in the IDEAS category.
    • After a series of open forums on campus, the University Curriculum Committee sent a recommendation to create the requirement to the provost.
    • The Senate approved IDEAS in October of 2021.

    • Next step/Timeline

    • IDEAS will begin in Fall of 2023.