Championing engagement and advancing a culture of belonging across the Westcliff community.

Mission

To foster a vibrant academic community built on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose, where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Vision

To be an internationally respected institution known for cultivating a collaborative academic environment where all members — students, alumni, faculty, and staff – come together with a shared purpose, to contribute to meaningful innovation, personal growth, and collective achievement.

Position Statement

At Westcliff University, we believe that a thriving academic environment is built on connection, collaboration, and shared purpose. Community reflects our commitment to cultivating a culture where individuals from all walks of life feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute.

We remain deeply committed to creating a respectful and welcoming environment for every member of our university — across campuses, programs, and backgrounds.

As national policies and terminology continue to shift, Westcliff embraces this moment as an opportunity to reaffirm the principles that have always guided us: fairness, access, mutual respect, and a belief in the transformative power of education.

By centering Community as a core value, we celebrate what brings us together and recognize the strength that comes from diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas — all working toward shared success.

Core Objectives

1. 1. Promote Connection and Belonging
      Cultivate initiatives that build community across departments, campuses, and cultures — including events, campaigns, and outreach opportunities.

1. 1. Support Respectful Dialogue
      Provide space for constructive conversations, civic engagement, and shared learning that reinforce Westcliff’s values of integrity, compassion, social responsibility, community, and global citizenship.

1. 1. Recognize Contributions
      Highlight stories, achievements, and leadership from across the university community to celebrate what makes Westcliff unique and interconnected.

1. 1. Advise on Institutional Culture
      Serve as a resource and thought partner to university leadership in fostering a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and continuous learning.

1. 1. Align with Policy & Compliance
      Ensure that all committee efforts align with federal and state guidance while upholding Westcliff’s student-centered, globally career-focused mission.

Committee Composition

The Community Committee will include representation from across the university, including:

• Academic Affairs
• Student Life
• Faculty
• Human Resources
• Marketing & Communication
• Student Body (graduate and/or undergraduate)
• Additional members may be invited based on specific initiatives or working groups.

Meeting Cadence & Structure

• The committee will meet monthly with working groups convening as needed.
• Agendas will be co-developed by the chair(s) and committee leads.
• Minutes and action items will be shared with the Executive Committee as appropriate.