Include the below language in all UVAFinance postings:
Diverse and Inclusive Teams is a core value of UVAFinance: We value diversity, equity, inclusivity, and respect. We strive to create a culture where every team member feels included and valued, and where different backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas are celebrated. UVAFinance is committed to the belief that diversity in all its forms is not merely a desirable complement to excellence; it is an essential component of it. The diversity of our team itself, and our team’s commitment to the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion, strengthens our ability to effectively serve staff, faculty, students, suppliers, and the University community. Within UVAFinance, we are taking these efforts seriously, both in terms of our service to the University, the community, and our commitment to our employees.
Carefully review any background materials (i.e., expanded position posting for senior-level positions) to ensure language is inclusive and thoughtful. For example, during one recent search, we noticed references to area “plantations” and then eliminated that reference.
If there is a description of the University’s physical landscape, consider including a reference to the Memorial for Enslaved Laborers, such as the below:
In 1987, UNESCO named the University (in conjunction with Monticello) a World Heritage Site. This rare distinction has been bestowed upon only the world’s most culturally significant landmarks. UVA is one of only two such sites still being used for its original purpose. Today, the original Academical Village continues to bring Jefferson's vision around education to life every day. The Rotunda—originally the University’s library—still serves as the heart of the University. The eastern and western sides of the Lawn retain the unique pavilions and student living quarters originally sketched by Jefferson. These buildings continue to play a major role in the University’s community, housing our most honored faculty and student leaders, living and learning together. The University has begun to more deeply explore the critical and previously unrecognized role of the enslaved laborer in the construction of this historic landscape. The Memorial to the Enslaved Laborers, 2020 winner of The Architect’s Newspaper’s Project of the Year, sits within the borders of the World Heritage Site and seeks to formally acknowledge the work and the individual lives of the enslaved African Americans who built and sustained the every-day life of the University.