In alignment with our ACEJMC accreditation standards, SJMC strives to have a "diverse and inclusive program that embodies domestic and global diversity and that empowers those traditionally disenfranchised in society, especially as grounded in race, ethnicity, gender, ability and sexual orientation" and "posts its diversity plan in a prominent, easy-to-find place on its website" (Standard 4: Diversity and Inclusiveness).

Per Standard 4: "The unit has a written diversity plan that has been implemented and discussed annually, for achieving an inclusive curriculum, a diverse, culturally proficient faculty, staff and student population, and a supportive climate for working and learning and for assessing progress toward achievement of the plan. The diversity plan should focus on domestic minority groups and, where applicable, international groups. The written plan must include the unit’s definition of diversity, identify under-represented groups and articulate key performance indicators upon which the unit intends to focus and improve."

The school's plan was developed in 2017 and used to inform the school’s strategic plan adopted in 2019. 

SJMC faculty review the plan annually to assess progress and set goals for the next year. The school is reviewing its strategic plan and diversity plan in preparation for a new strategic plan in 2025.

Our plan aligns with principles that are fundamental to the mission of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Iowa:

• In our teaching, we encourage exploration, inquiry, and the questioning of the many facets of human experience and understanding.
• In our research, scholarship, and creativity, we generate new knowledge and perspectives, while reflecting and shaping the cultures and societies in which we live.
• In our service to Iowans, we partner with communities to address critical challenges and foster leadership in a global context.