Statement of Purpose
In the fall of 2020, the Department commissioned a process involving external consultants and confidential listening sessions to provide an opportunity for members of our community to speak openly about their experiences in the Department without fear of repercussion or identification. The goals of the confidential listening sessions and report (which summarizes the common themes, issues, and experiences that surfaced during the sessions) were to create a safe space for faculty, staff, and students to voice their concerns and to provide a pathway for the feedback to reach the community. We recognize that the themes represented in the listening sessions and report do not necessarily reflect the experiences and opinions shared by the entire community. The Department is committed to creating more opportunities for formal and informal feedback, guidance, discussion, and participation between and among staff, faculty, and students.
Princeton University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. To maximize excellence, we seek talent from all segments of American society and the world, and we take steps to ensure everyone at Princeton can thrive while they are here. That is the sole rationale and purpose of our diversity and inclusion programs, all of which are voluntary and open to all, and which comply with federal and state non-discrimination laws. Princeton does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic, and Princeton does not provide special benefits or preferential treatment on the basis of a protected characteristic.