Inclusive Excellence

Ageism in the era of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is shining a light on a form of discrimination that has long existed but garnered little attention – ageism

Overcoming Difference to Become A Difference-maker

During this time, like any other, we must advocate for the just treatment of all people.

How are VCU students feeling about COVID-19?

Climatext, invented at VCU, assesses student sentiments about campus climate — including related to coronavirus — in real time.

Archana Pathak, Ph.D., Receives Catalyst Award

Her exemplary work with LGBTQ+ youth is being recognized Side by Side's 2020 Springtime Gala

Models of Inclusive Excellence

Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) Development and Alumni Relations and the School of Pharmacy are this year’s recipients of VCU’s Models of Inclusive Excellence award.

Inclusive Excellence

“Diversity is among our greatest assets at VCU, and our effort to create and sustain an equitable and inclusive environment is the best approach toward leveraging this asset into universal excellence and success.”

- Dr. Aashir Nasim, Vice President for Inclusive Excellence

Organizational Assessment and Transformation (OAT)

OAT works with diversity and inclusion subject matter experts to collect, analyze and communicate institutional data and other information to a wide variety of constituents throughout VCU.

Communications and Information Management (CIM)

CIM collects and analyzes data from VCU Institutional Research and Decision Support and communicates it to the VCU community and external audiences.

IExcel Education

Through education, mentoring and dialogue, IExcel is the premier on-campus destination to learn, engage and reflect with faculty, staff, students and peers on diversity, inclusion and equity.

Special Interest Institutes and Centers (SIICs)

SIICs promote diversity and inclusion through research, education, advocacy and community partnerships and include iCubed, Q Collective and El Centro Latinx/Chicanx.