L-R: AJ Frownfelter, Daury Ramirez, Valerie Bildheiser, Cassidy Norris, Jacob Franklin, Victoria Moreno, Roman Schelhorn, Logan Polak

Inclusive Excellence

We Belong, Together

“Inclusive Excellence is a core value at Lebanon Valley College. It reaffirms the college’s commitment to excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a collaborative process, it unites LVC’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni and sets the framework for growing and sustaining a learning and working community where a sense of belonging is experienced by everyone, and every person feels valued and respected.”
—Dr. Felicia Brown-Haywood, vice president of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence

Lebanon Valley College acknowledges that the land on which our institution is located is within the historic homelands of the Susquehannock Tribal Nation. We further acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse peoples who have and continue to cultivate relationships to this land.

We welcome you to the Spring 2024 semester in the spirit of Inclusive Excellence. As we embark on this collective journey, we recognize and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that each one of you brings to the table.

We acknowledge that true learning and growth occur when we embrace and learn from our differences. Our diversity is not merely a statistic but a wellspring of strength, innovation, and creativity. It is through the interplay of varied perspectives that we foster an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and respected. We honor the charge to “Create Belonging: A Call To Action.”

This call to action through the lens of Inclusive Excellence challenges us to question assumptions, break down biases, and cultivate a culture where fairness is the cornerstone and social justice is the foundation.

As we engage a growth mindset and curiosity for learning about others let us embrace the principles of inter-group dialogue, listen with empathy, and cultivate a community where all voices are not only heard but also valued and a sense of belonging is fostered. Let our quest for having a sense of belonging is not just an aspiration, but a lived reality.

Have a GREAT Semester!

Kente Intercultural Graduation

Office of DEI & Belonging

The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging provides vital resources that help the entire campus community put our values into action. It facilitates campus-wide programming for students, faculty, staff, and administrators focused on increasing diversity, promoting equity, and advocating for justice.

Dr. Terrell Strayhorn takes selfie with attendees at 2024 LVC Symposium on Inclusive Excellence

Symposium on Inclusive Excellence

The annual Symposium on Inclusive Excellence encourages students and staff to learn, grow, and commit as a campus to comprehensive and continuing engagement with our diverse community. An entire day is reserved for a featured keynote speaker and educational sessions that inspire open dialogue.

Learn and Join

Find connections and support, keep learning, and work toward equity and justice.

Statement of Non-discrimination

We believe open expression and mutual respect for diverse individuals must exist together for our community to thrive. Please do your part to make LVC a safe space for everyone.