Diversity at JBU

Our students come from all over the world. They are citizens of 24 countries including: Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Panama, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Zambia.

JBU is also home to many students that, while U.S. citizens, grew up all over the world with parents who worked in ministry or international business. They come from The Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, France, Georgia, Germany, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niger, Panama, Philippines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Zambia.

Diversity Statement

BASIS

John Brown University’s commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is based on the person and work of Jesus Christ which fulfills the covenant that God made with Abraham that through faith “all the families of the world will be blessed” (Gen. 12:3). Racial heritage, socio-economic status and gender should not divide those whose identity is grounded in Christ Jesus (Gal. 3:28).

The history of John Brown University reflects an intentional effort to include marginalized people. From its founding as an institution, women have been a part of the University faculty, staff and student body as equal partners with men in faith and work to provide higher education for the rural poor and other under-represented communities. Since the 1960’s, the inclusion of international students and faculty, as well as ethnically diverse staff, students and faculty has intentionally and steadily enhanced the mission of the University.

AFFIRMATION

The Scripture of the Old and New Testament clearly affirms that all human beings are imprinted with the image of God (Gen. 1:26—28); we are therefore called to honor, cherish and respect one another. To acknowledge the sinfulness of humankind is to accept the historical reality that has often been manifested in “us-them” dynamics. This acknowledgment sharpens our commitment to the redemptive work of Jesus Christ and informs the JBU community as it shapes university policies and practices. It is our hope that our community in its diversity will continue to mature (Philippians 1:6) and better reflect the reality of God’s good design and intention for humanity.

Office of Diversity 

Committed to strengthening diversity on campus, John Brown University established the Office of Diversity, led by Dr. Ted Song, coordinator of diversity. The office, in conjunction with the Diversity Committee, will coordinate various efforts on campus that encourage and showcase diversity.  More Info

Diversity Committee

The John Brown University Campus Diversity Planning Committee is devoted to cultivating a culturally inclusive environment where diversity of thought, experience and expression are valued, respected, welcomed and celebrated. The committee honors our diversity statement, serving as a campus resource to provide vision, information, advocacy and coordination for diversity-related events, activities, initiatives and discussions. Contact us at diversity@jbu.edu.

MOSAIC  (Multicultural Organization of Students Active In Christ)

Multicultural Organization of Students Active In Christ (MOSAIC) is a student-led organization intended to create unity among the minority Americans on the JBU campus. More Info

Diversity Facts (2020-21 School Year)

 

Student Diversity - Undergraduate

Students	Female	Male	Total
Non-Resident Alien	46	49	95
Hispanic/Latino	62	39	101
Black or African American	9	9	18
White	548	350	898
American Indian	11	5	16
Asian	15	2	17
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0	0	0
Two or more races	35	31	66
Unknown	18	18	36
TOTAL	744	503	1247

 

Student Diversity - Graduate Program

Students	Female	Male	Total
Non-Resident Alien	2	2	4
Hispanic/Latino	29	13	42
Black or African American	31	11	42
White	255	128	383
American Indian	2	3	5
Asian	6	3	9
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0	0	0
Two or more races	11	5	16
Unknown	5	2	7
TOTAL	341	167	508

 

Student Diversity - Online Undergraduate Program

Students	Female	Male	Total
Non-Resident Alien	0	1	1
Hispanic/Latino	13	4	17
Black or African American	4	5	9
White	88	34	122
American Indian	4	0	4
Asian	2	0	2
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2	0	2
Two or more races	11	5	16
Unknown	3	0	3
TOTAL	127	49	176