Inclusivity (draft page)

Academic Advising Services (AAS) in the College of Letters and Sciences acknowledges the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) is a predominately white institution and that a history of white supremacy and oppression exists on this campus. We believe that equity and inclusion are essential for both the well-being of our campus community and for addressing systemic inequities in higher education that deepen historical injustices.

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AAS welcomes, affirms, and celebrates all students and their identities (e.g., gender, race, belief system, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, ethnicity, socio-economic background, cultures, and intersections and interconnections of identities). We believe that every individual is  worthy of dignity and unique in their lived experiences and perspectives. Your educational and personal aspirations matter to us.

Therefore, we commit to a vision of a UW-Madison that actively fights hatred and bias, acts to dismantle systems of oppression and white supremacy, and works to realize the promise of accessibility for all students.

To that end,  AAS is committed to putting accessibility, equity, and inclusivity at the center of the work that we do. We strive to create an environment  in which all students are celebrated and feel welcomed and seen. And, as advisors, we are committed to continue advocating for and centering the student experience, creating spaces that are more diverse and inclusive, and educating and holding ourselves and each other accountable to the work of justice.

We acknowledge that we cannot foster an inclusive and affirming space without taking into account your lived experiences. To that end, we invite you to share your perspectives, ideas, and suggestions for how AAS can better support you.