Key Characteristic 1:

Culture of Learning

STANDARD # 1
Leaders cultivate and sustain a culture that demonstrates respect,
fairness, equity, and inclusion, and is free from bias.

Elements
Leaders model the attributes and
implement practices that shape and
sustain the desired institution culture,
setting expectations for all staff
members.
Leaders and professional staff
members implement practices,
processes, and decision making that
embody the values of respect, fairness,
equity, and inclusion and are free from
bias.

Sample evidence
• Analyzed stakeholder surveys
that indicate perceptions
regarding equity
• Handbook indicating institution’s
practices regarding equity, culture,
and expectations for stakeholders
• Program evaluation and analyzed
feedback regarding institution’s
initiatives regarding respect,
culture, and bias-free environment
(such as an advisory program that
emphasizes those aspects)
• Site council information
that indicates stakeholder
representation and input into
decision making