Madison, Wis. (January 17, 2018) – Edgewood College is pleased to announce the approval of a revised Identity statement.
The revision reflects both the aspiration and commitment to building an inclusive learning community where underrepresented students, faculty and staff are fully included.
The revised Identity statement is shown below, with updated language in bold. It was approved by the Board of Trustees at the November 2017 meeting.
“Sponsored by the Sinsinawa Dominicans, Edgewood College is a community of learners that affirms both its Catholic heritage and its respect for other religious traditions. The liberal arts are the foundation of all our
curricular offerings in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professional programs. Committed to excellence in teaching and learning, we seek to develop intellect, spirit, imagination, and heart.
We embrace and aspire to reflect the rich diversity of the world’s cultures and perspectives. We foster open, caring, thoughtful engagement with one another and an enduring commitment to service, all in an
educational community that seeks truth, compassion, justice and partnership.”
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