“As we undergo a change of university leadership, it’s important to reaffirm the commitment from the top to the value of diversity. The university’s core missions of knowledge creation and education depend on ensuring that a diverse set of voices are welcome and included in the conversation, that everyone on campus is treated with respect, and that we remove barriers that prevent people from reaching their full potential. The IDEAL initiative has been important in bringing attention to these kinds of issues, and this is work that needs to continue."
– Provost Jenny Martinez
IDEAL: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access in a Learning Environment
University Launches IDEAL Strategic Plan
IDEAL Recent Accomplishments
The IDEAL project team began its work in fall 2018. The teams worked both independently and collaboratively to create a strategic plan to reach the goals of IDEAL.
Stanford IDEAL Dashboard
IDEAL dashboard shows the composition of the Stanford community from 2010 to the present.
Other Initiatives
Read more about the other IDEAL related campus initiatives.
Latest Updates
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IDEAL strategic plan released
The plan outlines next steps for creating transformative change in campus culture.
September 27, 2023
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Inaugural IDEAL Provostial Scholars Conference to explore how racism manifests across systems
Scholars will gather Oct. 7-8 for the inaugural Stanford IDEAL Provostial Scholars Conference “Inequity by Design: The Structural Forces Making and Erasing Racism.”
October 06, 2022
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Students now empowered to select new pronouns in Stanford’s data system
In an effort toward creating a more inclusive university, the campus data system Axess now offers students more options to self-identify.
August 20, 2022
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The IDEAL Learning Journey: Progress and Insights
Stanford staff share their perspectives on the IDEAL Learrning Journey and reflect on what the experience means to them personally.
June 14, 2022
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Qualitative Data Released from 2021 DEI Survey
Findings include firsthand accounts of discriminatory, harassing, and other harmful behavior that are consistent with previously-released quantitative data.
May 26, 2022
Provost Persis Drell on the importance of diversity