Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is to partner with all university constituents to foster respect and appreciation for diversity, a commitment to equity, and the realization of a culture where every community member feels a genuine sense of belonging. This is accomplished by supporting and cultivating individuals who embody the characteristics of a global citizen and ensuring that the Soka community continues its ever-evolving development, grounded in dignity and respect for each individual.
Core Values
- Foster respect and appreciation for every individual in our diverse communities, translating into the ability to perceive the interconnectedness of all life.
- Work in partnership to ensure fair and just practices focused on all Soka community members thriving.
- Strive for inner transformation that leads to the humanistic development of our communities and institutions where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
- Engage in courageous dialogue as a tool for transformation on an individual, interpersonal, and institutional level.
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“SUA is a microcosm of a future world in which outstanding intellects from many different cultural backgrounds will gather in friendship and harmonious coexistence. Our university is the hope of the human race, fostering great leaders who will unite the world with the treasure of humanity, transcending all barriers of nationality, ethnicity, and cultural background.”
—Daisaku Ikeda