Definition of Global Citizenship and DEIB
VIS acknowledges the intersectionality of global citizenship and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and therefore we do not have separate statements. We refer to the language from our mission statement, “culturally proficient human being,” to capture the essence of that intersection.
A culturally proficient human being:
- Adopts a multi-layered view of global citizenship (local, national, global), driven by commitment to social wellbeing and sustainable development
- Views transnational movement and exchanges as the norm and extending beyond traditional group boundaries
- Pursues the development of an institutional identity that adapts to the diversity of the institution’s members
- Views global citizenship and intercultural learning from perspectives of global interconnection—among people, their ideas, and actions—and between people and the environment
- Views inclusion as embodying and giving voice to diverse individuals and groups
- Views group identities as dynamic, reflecting on how these continue to be shaped through intergroup engagement
- Uses the institution’s diversity to inform and drive engagement and collaboration
- Adapts in response to diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, worldviews, and languages
- Navigates diversity and difference and affirms universal values of humanity.
The indicators have been adopted from Dr. Eeqbal Hassim’s conceptual continuum.
