Eastern Mennonite University Policy on Inclusive,

Community-Creating Language

Preamble:       

Language use is a social practice that can include or exclude people.  At EMU, we recognize that all human beings are persons of infinite worth created equally in the image of God. Accordingly, we recognize that the language we use to speak about each other is no negligible matter but one of crucial importance. The words by which we name and address each other are used to recognize each other mutually and to empower each other to live out our potential.

...