Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

 

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The 密歇根州立大学丹佛 Department of Biology is committed to promoting a culture of 股本 和包容 for our students, 工作人员, 和老师. We seek to cultivate a welcoming environment where all individuals in the Department of Biology, irrespective of race, 性别认同, 年龄, 种族, 能力, 宗教, 性取向, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation feel respected, have a sense of belonging, and are provided the resources and skillsets to be successful not only in their biology education, but also as lifelong learners and as valued contributors to the discipline, 社区, and society as a whole.

To build an inclusive and equitable department, we will:

1. Work toward developing a more inclusive and culturally relevant learning environment that supports the success of our students.
2. Work with various levels of administration at 密歇根州立大学丹佛 and with other departments to better support diversity, 股本, 和包容.
3. Eng年龄 in meaningful dialogue with our students, 工作人员, 和老师 to identify necessary resources that promote success and better develop an inclusive community within the Department of Biology.
4. Develop partnerships in 社区 that provide diverse opportunities for our students and ensure that diversity 和包容 with these partners is supported.
5. Eng年龄 in outreach that will strengthen diversity within the Department of Biology and within the discipline.