Culture, Community, and Collaboration

We are committed to developing a supportive climate in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences where all students, staff, and faculty thrive. We strive to break down barriers to healthcare and the biomedical sciences for people, animals, and the planet.

Anti-Racism Pledge

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University publicly declares our unwavering support for the Black Lives Matter movement. We as a college community, including many of us who are people of privilege, share a commitment to be allies for Black and Indigenous people, and People of Color, and will work to become actively anti-racist. If each of us commits to daily action as a first step, we believe that our community can help the world become a safer and more equitable place for all oppressed individuals.

Priorities

Led by our associate dean, our community includes undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as faculty and staff from across the college. In the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, we take a retention-first approach, which means we prioritize creating and sustaining a culture and climate where everyone can thrive as their whole selves.

To do this, we focus on:

• educating our community on issues related to sustainability, (community) engagement, and accessible care (SEA).
• breaking down barriers to education, research, and care in veterinary medicine and the biomedical sciences.
• creating a welcoming environment and sense of belonging for our entire community that promotes well-being.