As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (“CSCU”) system, Western Connecticut State University (“WCSU” or “University”) is committed to offering affordable undergraduate and graduate instruction leading to degrees in the liberal arts, sciences, fine arts, applied fields, and professional disciplines. The mission of the WCSU Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (“DEI”) is to advance and extend knowledge, research, learning and culture while preparing students to enter the workforce and for all campus constituents to contribute to the civic life of Connecticut’s communities.