About the Center
The Center for Inclusive Excellence and Access is committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff at NAU are welcome, engaged, and prepared to succeed.
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The center’s work is aligned with the priorities of NAU 2025 – Elevating Excellence and informed by the foundational work conducted by members of the university community who created the Diversity Strategic Plan in 2020.