Diversity at Western Michigan University and the International Congress on Medieval Studies encompasses inclusion, acceptance, respect and empowerment. This means understanding that each individual is unique and that our commonalities and differences make the contributions we have to offer all the more valuable. Diversity includes the dimensions of race, ethnicity and national and regional origins; sex, gender identity and sexual orientation; socioeconomic status, age and physical attributes and abilities; and religious, political, cultural and intellectual ideologies and practices.
WMU's Office of Institutional Equity promotes an environment of equal opportunity, equity, access and excellence for all members of the University community, which includes all visitors to campus, and provides compliance oversight regarding applicable laws, regulations and policies to ensure a welcoming, safe, civil and inclusive environment. Furthermore, the Office envisions a university community free from discrimination, harassment, retaliation and incivility where all members are valued, supported and afforded equitable access to participate, succeed and strive for excellence.
To report an incident of prohibited class bias, discrimination, harassment or retaliation, please use the Incident Reporting Form: