Welcome to the Office of Inclusive Excellence & Belonging
Our True Beacon: Purposeful Learning with Diverse Minds and Hearts
UMass Boston is committed to the principles of inclusion in all our endeavors—scholarly, pedagogic, and translational. We foster an inclusive campus community and celebrate our diverse identities: cultural, socio-economic, linguistic, racial, ethnic, religious, political, sexual and gender identity and orientation. Identities—in their extraordinary intersectional vibrancies—that are assets to our collective pursuits to nurture discovery of logic (truth/science), ethics (justice/goodness), and aesthetics (beauty). Purposeful learning with diverse minds and hearts strengthens us all. It is our true Beacon.
– Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Chancellor
Mission
Our office actively supports and advances the university’s values of diversity and inclusion, engagement, transformation and cultural development. Inclusive Excellence & Belonging acts as an advocate, resource broker, educator and dialogue facilitator to ensure that all members of the campus community are included, respected and valued in all spaces.
Vision
Our office aspires to create a campus climate that affirms diverse identities and experiences, fosters value and respect of all community members, and celebrates differences.
All of Us: Identity Support Pages
All of Us is UMass Boston's directory of identity-related support and social opportunities for students. We encourage you to bring your whole identity to campus — your diversity, ethnicity, gender identity, Pride, and beyond. Your individuality, life experience, and uniqueness are part of what makes our community special. Explore the inclusive resources provided by various departments and student organizations that might help you express your individual awesomeness.
Forms & Policies
UMass Boston is part of the University of Massachusetts system. As such, the campus is generally governed by a set of policies and standards that are adopted by the University Board of Trustees.
- University of Massachusetts System Policies, Standards, and Procedures
- Civil Rights and Title IX Complaint Form
- Diversity Resources & Reports
- Change your chosen name in WISER