Conclusion

To enhance equitable opportunities for students, faculty, staff, administrators, and communities served, the Commonwealth must achieve inclusive excellence in the higher education system and operational and programmatic logistics across all institutions. Integrating and being accountable to a DE&I agenda within the strategic plan of an organization will solidify that achievement.

The ONE Virginia Plan for higher education will be successful only if everyone assumes responsibility and a role in our collective impact. Thus, if we embrace the ONE Virginia mission to increase diversity at all levels, foster an inclusive and welcoming organizational culture, generate organization-wide knowledge about diversity-led innovation, establish a shared accountability for visible equity, and foster genuine community engagement, then we will become a state where all people can live, learn, work, play, and thrive.