What is Heteronormative

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (J.E.D.I.) goals have gained wide acceptance in higher education systems. However, despite many efforts to infuse J.E.D.I. principles into educational institutions, the implementation of these goals has remained elusive. This chapter addresses the current order of systems and provides the background for envisioning a truly integrative ecological system that helps us reconfigure currently discriminatory and exclusionary systems. It then shows how an integrative ecological system provides new spaces for a successful integration of J.E.D.I. principles even though we need to be aware of the challenges and constraints to an integrative ecosystem. The chapter's conclusion provides possibilities for change and possibilities for integrating J.E.D.I. as part of a reconfigured academic ecosystem.