Excerpted from The Wooster School Mission Statement
Since Wooster School was founded in 1926, diversity has been an integral part of Wooster’s mission. We define diversity in its broadest sense, based on the recognition of differences. We believe that diversity is essential to educating our students; that the appreciation of differences, indeed embracing those differences, is crucial for a healthy community. We provide opportunities to broaden and deepen perspective, thus preparing our students for a world which is increasingly pluralistic and global. Today we continue to incorporate diversity throughout our community as evidenced by our student body, faculty, and co-curricular and enrichment programs.
The Importance of Diversity at Wooster School
Diversity at Wooster School encompasses differences in race, ethnic and religious heritage, socio-economic background, family structure, sexual orientation, geographic origin, and learning style. The awareness and cultivation and experience of diversity is a way being in the world. It is a celebration of life and its infinite potentials.
Diversity provides our community with an appreciation for the breadth and richness of human culture. As we educate our students about the world, we must continually remind them and ourselves that most of the world is very different from Danbury, CT.
Diversity prepares our students for occupations and leadership in a world that is changing. A national consciousness of the importance of diversity, greater opportunities for minorities, and the increasingly int’l nature of business brought about by high-speed communication and global travel have diversified many of the businesses and institutions of our country. It’s becoming more essential that we be able to relate to people of many different ethnic and cultural heritages.
For parents:
The Multicultural Parents Committee (McPC) works in conjunction with the Diversity Coordinators to plan special programs and celebrations. The McPC also manages the centrally-located “Multicultural Matters” bulletin board in Coburn Cloister.
For students:
The Multicultural Club meets weekly to plan activities and discuss diversity issues. There are also opportunities for diversity learning through conferences and speakers.
Amnesty International
Animal Rights
Bible Study
GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Multicultural Club (Upper School)
Student/Faculty Committee
YRTA (Youth Reacting to Aids)
Midnight Run (3 times/year)
Wooster's Statement of Inclusivity
Wooster admits students, hires faculty and staff members, and invites members onto the Board of Trustees of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, financial aid and loan programs, employment policies, or athletic or other school administered programs.
FAQ
How is diversity defined at Wooster?
At Wooster diversity has many faces. We use the NAIS definition which includes, but is not limited to, the following social identifiers/characteristics:
- Race
- National Origin
- Religion
- Creed
- Age
- Socio-economic status
- Physical challenge
- Sexual orientation
- Gender
What does “People of Color” mean?
Wooster uses the following NAIS Racial & Ethnic Classification:
NAIS considers People of Color as individuals who are permanent residents or U. S. citizens and who belong to one of the following groups:African American, Latino/Hispanic American, Asian American/South Asian, Native American, Middle Eastern American and Multiracial American.
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