Students, faculty, and staff at Grinnell College bring varied geographic, ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic experiences to Grinnell — but their common traits far outweigh their differences. Grinnellians are passionate, with intense intellectual curiosity and a lively interest in the world and each other. Together, we form an incredibly close-knit community. Grinnell’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion celebrates and supports our diversity.
It is equally important to understand what diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at Grinnell College DO and DO NOT do:
The College's DEI initiatives DO seek to foster understanding of others and of our global society. They DO NOT create or result in illegal discrimination under any federal or state law.
The College's DEI initiatives DO help Grinnellians understand their rights, the rights of others, and eliminate illegal discrimination. The College’s DEI initiatives DO NOT favor any protected class or group.
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Grinnell College utilizes a Four Quadrant Model philosophy and comprehensive approach to achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus.