The Human Resource Standards InstituteSM (HRSISM) is proud to announce it has awarded the Workplace Inclusion Organizational Certification to George Mason University, a national top 50 public university and Virginia’s leader in upward mobility. George Mason is the first higher education organization to receive this distinction. This prestigious certification, based on the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 30415:2021 for Human Resource Management: Diversity and Inclusion, underscores George Mason’s proactive and dedicated approach to diversity and inclusion.
Built on ISO standards, HRSI organizational certifications enable institutions like George Mason to validate its principles, practices, methods, processes, and approaches that support the D&I values of equity, fairness, equality, inclusivity, respect, integrity and valuing the person. To achieve this, George Mason underwent a rigorous certification journey that involved assessing the university’s existing program and working with a dedicated HRSI assessor to solicit feedback and recommendations. The certification will be valid for the next five years and requires George Mason to complete an annual report demonstrating how the university promotes an inclusive environment for its employees in line with the set standard. This achievement marks a significant milestone within the higher education sector.
Dr. Amy Dufrane, SPHR, CAE, CEO of HRSI and HRCI, said, “The importance of D&I in higher education institutions like George Mason University cannot be understated for the workforce as well as the student body. Known for helping produce, promote and cultivate new ways of thinking, achieving the HRSI Organizational Certification in Workplace Inclusion demonstrates the high standards that George Mason abides by.”
Dr. Sharnnia Artis, Chief Diversity Officer for the university, commented, “Already known as the university with Virginia’s largest and most diverse student body, George Mason remains steadfast in our commitment to D&I. Diversity is our strength and one of our core values. Achieving organizational certification through HRSI reinforces the work we’re doing to ensure an inclusive workplace culture for our employees.”
Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity and commitment to accessibility.
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