Diversity Representation Commitment for Faculty

Objective: 

Yoga Veda Institute is committed to maintaining and enhancing the diversity of our faculty community. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences in enriching our academic environment and advancing our mission. To reaffirm our commitment to diversity, we establish the following diversity representation commitment for our faculty.

Diversity Representation Commitment: >

Yoga Veda Institute commits to maintaining a diverse faculty composition that reflects the broad spectrum of human diversity and promotes equity and inclusion within our academic community. Specifically, we commit to ensuring that individuals from historically underrepresented groups are represented proportionally within our faculty ranks.

Target Representation: Yoga Veda Institute aims to achieve and maintain the following representation targets within our faculty composition:

  • 25% representation of individuals from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
  • 12% representation of individuals with disabilities.
  • 10% representation of LGBTQ+ individuals

Strategy for Maintaining Representation:

Sustain efforts to recruit and retain faculty members from underrepresented groups through targeted outreach and inclusive hiring practices.

Accountability and Reporting:

Yoga Veda Institute will monitor adherence to our diversity representation commitment and report on our progress to the broader community. Progress reports will be provided every academic calendar year (4 quarters), detailing our efforts to maintain diversity within our faculty and any challenges encountered. We will also seek feedback from faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders to inform our ongoing diversity initiatives and ensure accountability.

Conclusion:

Yoga Veda Institute reaffirms its dedication to maintaining a diverse and inclusive faculty community that reflects the breadth of human experience. By committing to specific representation targets and implementing proactive diversity initiatives, we uphold our values of equity, inclusion, and excellence in all aspects of our academic endeavors.