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SECTION IX: Diversity Statement

The College of Education strives to be welcoming, supportive, and respectful of persons of all races, cultures, ethnicities, genders, and orientations.  In addition, we are committed to supporting and encouraging interactions among a diversity of opinions, scholarly approaches, and professional perspectives, skills, and talents.  Further, we recognize and embrace the broad scope of diversity with regards to gender identity, age, spirituality, socio-economic status, disability, family status, experience, opinions, and ideas, as well as diversity with regards to race, ethnicity, national origin, and culture. We seek to promote an environment that is free of discrimination and encourage the same of our students.  We support policies, practices, and professional interactions that are respectful and accepting of diversity in all of these areas as a fundamental aspect of our College culture and environment.

Vision Statement
To value diversity means to recognize and alter the power relations to minimize structural discrimination. Becoming aware of one’s own values and biases and valuing and respecting differences in others are important for individual growth with regard to encouraging and supporting diversity.  Developing a culture that appreciates and promotes values of fairness and diversity is central to our development as a college.

Diversity Report
To document the College’s commitment to diversity and in cooperation with the University Office of Equity, Diversity & Community Outreach, the Dean’s office will prepare an annual report of diversity and community outreach efforts.