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The University of Lynchburg has been a welcoming place for everyone since 1903, and we’re still committed to making our entire community feel like they belong here. Every day, we work hard to make that commitment clear in all we do.
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Whether you're a student or faculty or staff member, you can request a workshop to learn more about understanding varied experiences, exploring different backgrounds, or simply how to make everyone feel honored and valued.
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NCBI

The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is an international leadership organization that delivers training and resource teams guided by these key principles: Building Hopeful Environments that Welcome Everyone, Healing Ourselves to Change the World, Becoming Effective Allies, Empowering Leaders to Lead, and Changing Hearts through Stories.
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BERT Form

If you have been a victim of, or a witness to, a human rights violation, please use this form to report your experience. You may submit the form anonymously, or you may include your name and contact information if you wish to be contacted regarding your report. Please include as much detail as possible about the incident so the University can respond appropriately.
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Here, we believe in connecting you to four Ps:

People who help and encourage you.

A Place where you feel like you truly belong.

Passion for who you are and what you do.

Your
unique
Purpose.

The Dimensions of the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) Framework:

  • Access and Success: Achieve a student body, faculty, and staff where everyone feels warmly welcomed.
  • Institutional Climate and Intergroup Relations: Foster a climate that supports people from myriad backgrounds and walks of life.
  • Education and Scholarship: Engage the community in learning how to make every person feel seen, heard, and valued.
  • Institutional Infrastructure: Support goals that serve all our university populations through policies and resources.

For questions, contact Dr. Robert Canida at [email protected].

Learning Opportunities

Workshops

The University of Lynchburg offers various educational opportunities, including workshops, training sessions, and online modules.

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Topics range from how we speak to and about one another to building safe spaces for every community.
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Vector Solutions

Get access to online modules via Vector Solutions. Questions about online modules can be emailed to [email protected].
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National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) Sessions

The National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) is an international nonprofit that provides training for various organizations, including schools and corporations. NCBI’s mission focuses on creating welcoming environments, healing individuals, fostering effective allyship, and building coalitions for systemic change. 

The Lynchburg NCBI Team offers workshops and activities to promote these principles, helping participants understand biases, learn about a variety of experiences, and develop skills to address dishonoring behavior. To schedule workshops, complete the Education Request Form.

NCBI Sessions Offered:

  • Welcoming Everyone Workshop: Full-day session.
  • Addressing Controversial Issues: 2-2.5 hours session.

To learn more about Lynchburg’s NCBI Chapter, contact Dr. Robert Canida at [email protected].

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