Diversity, Equity, and Belonging

Saint Ursula Academy is a Catholic institution where we share Jesus’ message that every person is made in the image of God. As such, the stakeholders (Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Parents) will be responsible and accountable for building a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and compassionate community. This will be accomplished through planned programs and strategies that emphasize respect for and affirmation of the dignity and worth of each person.

Diversity is an Ursuline core value at Saint Ursula Academy. St. Angela Merici, foundress of the Ursuline Order, insisted on love and respect for every individual. She modeled responsiveness to the “needs of the times” of all social classes, especially those marginalized, not by choice, but by alienation, oppression, or exclusion from educational opportunities.

Saint Ursula Academy’s learning environment uses resources to create opportunities that build an appreciation for the talents, gifts, and abilities of all. Students have many opportunities to get involved in clubs, organizations, and activities that help build a welcoming and inclusive school culture.

Every faculty and staff member at Saint Ursula Academy is involved in Equity and Inclusion work. That work is guided by the Equity and Inclusion (EI) Executive Committee and six focused sub-committees.  Each adult is committed to learning and growing and doing their part to make Saint Ursula is a welcoming and inclusive community.

Parents of students with diverse backgrounds have several opportunities to get involved, including groups and activities that promote Equity and Inclusion at SUA. There are several ways to get involved, including parent groups with an Equity and Inclusion focus. 

Saint Ursula treasures every graduate. While every student's experience is different, it is the goal for every student to feel welcome and that she belongs during her time at SUA, and beyond. The Saint Ursula Alumnae Office aims to:

Equity and Inclusion (EI) is one of the top four goals in Saint Ursula’s current Long Range Strategic Plan. Visit the LRSP page to see Saint Ursula’s progress in the area of EI and the other priority areas.