Diversity

Diversity of voices, of viewpoints, of constituents, of epistemology, and of learning praxis have each been central to the work and goals of Meridian University since the University’s inception. One of the challenges within educational organizations is to connect diverse individuals and communities. The competencies required for facilitating the recognition and engagement of difference is critical to learning environments.

In a student-centered approach to learning, students’ experience spontaneously unfolds in ways that reflect the impact of life experiences. Attention to the student’s unique experience ensures that life challenges that have impacted the student serve as a basis for the student's individual transformative learning. At its best, the experience of the learning activities in the Meridian classroom liberates the student’s experience from their preconceptions and percieved limitations. Instead, the student’s experience, as it deepens and diversifies, can transmute into leadership capacities that empower the student on their chosen path of vocation and profession.

Meridian University does not consider race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in hiring or admissions decisions.