Inclusive Excellence

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion matter

We are committed to developing a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive climate in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences where diverse students, staff, and faculty can thrive.

This includes people of any age, culture, mental/physical ability, ethnicity, first generation status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sex, geographic background, marital status, national origin, race, religious and spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, or different perspectives and ideologies.

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 the assistant dean of diversity, equity, and inclusion, the JEDI Team includes undergraduates, graduate students, 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 justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• developing and promoting inclusive searches, admissions, reviews, and support processes.
• identifying and responding to challenges in our fields through a lens of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.