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DIVERSITy STATEMENT
Diversity is the recognition and acknowledgement of multiple and overlapping identities.
These identities include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, culture, nationality, linguistic origin, citizenship, colour, ancestry, place of origin, creed (religion, faith, spirituality), family status, marital status, ability or disability, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, education, style, socio-economic class, and political belief.
Diversity enriches community. Royal Roads University is committed to appreciating and celebrating the diversity of students, faculty and staff.
We strive to increase understanding and acceptance of each other, thereby making us more compassionate human beings and strengthening the fabric of our communities.
In China, Taiwan, India, Chile, Africa and elsewhere, knowledge and action are combining, and a new global citizenship is emerging.
Global citizenship is inclusive and active. It is founded
in the educational experience by ensuring that our campus is diverse and welcoming in all ways. It opens pathways
for all people at Royal Roads University to become immersed in learning opportunities that extend beyond
the classroom, to support a deeper understanding of values, attitudes and knowledge.
Our programs will provide increased opportunities
for full undergraduate degree completion, an important consideration for both our international students and for the quickly growing communities closer to home.
Our future growth will continue to be founded on the strong interplay between collaborative, experiential and applied learning. The development of our programs will continue
to respond to the needs of society. We will support our learners to function effectively and excel in an increasingly intergenerational and cross-cultural workplace.
RESPONSIVE RESEARCH THAT DRIVES LEARNING
Royal Roads research does more than help solve the challenges facing organizations and communities - it creates hands on, relevant opportunities for
real life learning.
As part of their degree completion, many of our students work with businesses, governments and other organizations to address challenges and opportunities and look for new ways to promote value by applying those lessons in their own careers.
Our Canada Research Chairs focus their research
in the areas of Sustainable Communities, Livelihoods and the Environment and Innovative Learning. Research leads to discovery, which then informs our teaching
to ensure we are always at the forefront of learning and change.
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