Weitzman is committed to creating a learning environment in which all students, faculty, and staff members feel valued. As a school whose faculty, students, alums, and friends have strengthened communities around the world through visual culture and the built environment, we recognize the profound importance of contributions from individuals with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Equal opportunity and a global outlook are foundational to the fulfillment of our mission and values.
Community building at Weitzman has taken many forms, including establishing a school-wide committee consisting of Weitzman faculty, staff, and students focusing on promoting our schoolwide values; partnering with the Penn Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Innovation (CETLI) to promote effective and inclusive teaching practices across the school; and collaborating with communities across the region to implement neighborhood improvement initiatives. We welcome participation from Weitzman students, faculty, and staff in support of these programs, and to help us develop new initiatives in response to the dynamic needs of our vibrant community.
The Weitzman Engagement + Community (WE+C) platform creates opportunities and spaces to increase our understanding of others’ experiences and support one another through social activities, interactive discussions, trainings, and initiatives designed to promote a culture of care and respect. By creating more opportunities and spaces for connection, we are helping to build and strengthen the Weitzman learning and research community.
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