The Importance of Inclusive Excellence

At Ball State, we celebrate inclusive excellence as part of our community and culture.

Inclusive Excellence is designed to help colleges and universities integrate diversity, equity, and educational quality efforts into their missions and institutional operations.

Read Our Inclusive Excellence Plan

Roundtable Events

This year, Ball State is engaging in a series of four inclusive excellence discussions with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and members of the local community. See highlights from each discussion or watch the full roundtable events.

Watch the Roundtables

Inclusive Excellence Resources

Diversity AssociatesDiversity Associates
ScholarshipsScholarships
PhD PathwaysPhD Pathways
Training, Development, and CurriculumTraining, Development, and Curriculum

University Resources

Multicultural CenterMulticultural Center
Rinker Center for Global AffairsRinker Center for Global Affairs
Office of Disability ServicesOffice of Disability Services
LGBTQ ResourcesLGBTQ Resources

Culture and Climate Survey

The Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium will administer the Campus Climate survey. Beginning February 7, look for your email from BSU2022@hedsconsortium.org that contains your personalized link to the survey, which should take about 15 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary, and your responses will remain anonymous. If you have questions about the survey, visit our FAQ page or contact Rashida Willard, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence.

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Bias Incidents

A bias incident is a behavior or act—verbal, written, or physical—that is personally directed against or targets an individual or group based on race, color, religious belief, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, or age.

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Self-Identification

Do you have, or have you had, a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity? If you're an employee, you may self-identify through our confidential, online process.

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Contact Us

Need additional assistance or can’t find what you’re looking for? Please call or email our staff in the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

Office of Inclusive Excellence

Applied Technology Building, Room 101
Muncie, IN 47306

Academic Year: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Summer: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

765-285-5316

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