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University Statement on Diversity and Inclusion

Venite ad me omnes—“Come to me all of you.” That is the inscription on the base of the statue of Jesus that stands before the Golden Dome with arms extended in welcome. His heart—the Sacred Heart—is exposed, the image of a love that is disclosed, that seeks us out, embraces us and shares our burdens.

The image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at the heart of our campus is a daily reminder of the kind of community we strive to be at Notre Dame—one that, recognizing the dignity of every member, welcomes each one fully, treasures their gifts as a reflection of God, supports them and shares their struggles. Such a community invites us out of isolation into something richer, more whole and sustaining. The University Mission Statement recognizes that “the intellectual interchange essential to a university requires, and is enriched by, the presence and voices of diverse scholars and students.” As an academic community, we strive to explore, discuss and, when appropriate, celebrate differences as well as commonalities, thus enriching our grasp of truth and understanding.

Throughout its history, the Congregation of Holy Cross has made community—expressed in the image of a family—central to the life of the educational institutions it founded around the world, and we want all members, regardless of background, to feel included in that community. We also remember that the University was founded by a small band of immigrants in this land, who then educated succeeding generations of immigrants– in time overcoming obstacles that were found in their path. So we strive to reach out to those on the margins and work together to enable all to flourish.

In our commitment to diversity, we hope to reflect a global Church that is richly diverse ethnically and culturally, yet bound together in a family extending across the whole of the earth.

At this moment, let us recommit ourselves to ensuring that every person who lives, teaches, studies and works on our campus is embraced into such a community. In this way, we are co-creators of a Notre Dame community that seeks to embody ever more fully the love that radiates from the heart of Christ and the welcome of his open arms.

Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C.
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I don't see ND giving up on this commitment, so anyone who disagrees with it might want to consider finding another university to support.


Link: https://diversity.nd.edu/our-commitment/#:~:text=We%20affirm%20the%20transcendent%20dignity,in%20which%20all%20can%20flourish.