Diversity & Inclusion 

Our Impact: Diversity and Inclusion Goal

To equip students and employees to achieve their full potential by supporting a diverse and inclusive culture that is welcoming and respectful.

SUPPORTING OBJECTIVES WITH CORRESPONDING TACTICS

1. Build a culture among students, faculty and staff on the value of cultural awareness

  • Develop modules on diversity and inclusion to facilitate during the Learning Community course for all students
  • Incorporate diversity and inclusion training for supervisors conducted by Human Resources and extend it to all faculty and staff in the college
  • Develop a speaker series program for the college
  • Promote diversity activities across campus for faculty, staff and students

2. Recruit and retain a diverse faculty, staff and student population in the college

  • Develop a graduate assistantship program to recruit underrepresented graduate students
  • Identify funds to offer scholarships to underrepresented students
  • Recruit talented minority high school students with an interest in science
  • Identify opportunities for faculty to serve as mentors to students from underserved populations
  • Ensure a diverse search process and availability of diversity training for search committees members
  • Develop long-term recruitment strategies across all departments

3. Build and strengthen partnerships with diverse communities, businesses and civic and community organizations

  • Establish affiliate faculty member agreements with other state institutions
  • Cultivate professional networks to expand opportunities for faculty, staff and students

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Annual Report

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Undergraduate Education Plan

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Research & Graduate Education Plan

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Extension Plan

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Diversity & Inclusion

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Global Programs Plan

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