Raider Athletics' Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging
At Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), we strive to engage and critically question the ways in which we can fully embody our commitment to creating an environment of inclusion and belonging. We believe these efforts support an understanding and appreciation for unique individuals, foster feelings of belonging among our university members, and are paramount to our mission to be an inclusive community.
We are committed to cultivating an athletic environment marked by an unwavering respect for every individual, a willingness to look beyond our differences to seek meaningful connections with others, and a genuine sensitivity to the variety of our human experiences. We strive to fulfill our goals of recruiting, educating and retaining a diverse community of students, faculty and staff while also supporting our surrounding communities.
MSOE recognizes its responsibility to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where students, faculty and staff of unique backgrounds can collaboratively work together and serve as thriving, contributing members of our university community. Further, we acknowledge our strength is reflected within our various social identities and recognize the importance of engaging everyone at MSOE in a respectful, responsive and equitable manner while providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
"I am excited to be named the Athletic Diversity Inclusion Designee (ADID) at MSOE. I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues to continue to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Together, we can provide opportunities to educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on the ways in which we can positively impact our internal and external stakeholders. The outcomes of our efforts will demonstrate that our athletic community is inclusive and where everyone excels and feels a sense of belonging." - Davinci Wallace
We affirm that inclusion and belonging are central to reaching our continual goals of academic and athletic excellence and global engagement. As such, we seek to frame these tenets through the following definitions:
MSOE embraces the challenges facing us as we engage in the work necessary to support both individual and organizational growth. We are committed to creating a sustainable transformation through full transparency and accountability of our individual and collective actions. This includes an ongoing, critical examination, implementation and evaluation of strategies that advance inclusion and belonging across our entire university.
Looking ahead, as we work toward our vision of preparing leaders to solve the diverse technical challenges of the 21st century, we welcome and accept our responsibility to continually advance in this critical area and strive to provide an inclusive academic environment, promote fair recruitment practices, enhance retention, and develop meaningful outreach programs and partnerships with our local community.
