Diversity at Cornish
Diversity Statement
Cornish College of the Arts commits to demonstrating respect for individual expression and integrity; to promoting the equality of opportunity and rights of all persons within the community, and to actively encouraging and maintaining the representation and inclusion of diverse cultures and backgrounds within the student body, faculty, staff and curriculum. We believe that diversity refers to a number of human qualities and characteristics. National origin, race, gender, age, socioeconomic background, religion, sexual orientation and disabilities are characteristics that combine in unique ways, forming the multiple identities we all hold. Those diverse characteristics contribute positively to the environment of the College and to an education that accurately reflects and contributes to the complex interplay of art, culture and society.
We hold ourselves responsible to fulfill the mission of the College by preparing students “to contribute to society as artists, citizens, and innovators,” and believe that the mission is best served by actively cultivating a positive environment in which to explore and express the diverse perspectives of a pluralistic society.
Diversity Steering Committee Mission
The Diversity Steering Committee is an information sharing and recommending body with cross-constituency representation at Cornish College of the Arts. Membership includes representatives from the Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Admissions, Student Affairs, and the Academic Departments, inclusive of faculty, staff, administrators and students. Our purpose is to promote the philosophy expressed in our diversity statement at all levels of the institution and to explore and propose initiatives that further that philosophy and make it manifest in the administration and educational programs of the College.