May 24, 2019 

Dean Mcknight Introduces The Equity & Inclusion Action Plan

I am pleased to be a member of the beloved Connecticut College community at such an important time in the College’s trajectory. In this moment, we have a clear strategic direction, an innovative new curriculum, an exciting master plan, and an ambitious comprehensive campaign—all of which will help the College continue to achieve educational excellence in its second century. Now, we present the Equity and Inclusion Action Plan for Connecticut College, which provides guidance and a specific set of actions that will help us organize our collective efforts and make us accountable for advancing the goals of equity, inclusion, and full participation.

One of the most rewarding aspects of this kind of work is that we are always building upon the efforts of our predecessors and, in the process, uncovering inspiring historical narratives. While reviewing dozens of materials documenting the work accomplished by many current and former students, staff, and faculty, I was deeply moved to learn about all the examples of community organizing and student activism, intellectual engagement and dialogue, curricular and co-curricular initiatives, and coalition-building efforts that have led us to this point. We have a history worth celebrating – and as we continue working together, our future looks very bright.

Sincerely,

John F. McKnight, Jr.
Dean of Institutional Equity and Inclusion