Human society and all life on Earth thrive when natural resources are sustainably managed to the benefit of all people, species, and future generations. Everyone fundamentally deserves equitable access to the benefits of a healthy environment. Science has demonstrated that diverse ecosystems are more resilient than homogenous ones. Similarly, organizations like Warner College are more robust and successful when diverse perspectives are honored and engaged with at every level.

 

Warner College’s aspirations to be a leader in creating a sustainable and equitable world begin at home within our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice is grounded in CSU’s Land-Grant Mission and Principles of Community: Inclusion; Integrity; Respect; Service; and Social Justice.

 

In alignment with our land-grant mission, we seek to merge scientific education with cultural considerations and context, so that our students excel as leaders and advocates for equity and service to those often underserved in natural resources.

To address this goal, we will:

  • Create and maintain a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive culture and environment.
  • Enhance the cultural competencies of all Warner College community members.
  • Broaden participation of traditionally marginalized communities in Warner College programs through partnerships and collaborations with diverse individuals, organizations, and institutions such as Hispanic-serving, Tribal, and historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
  • Implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy that will increase the racial and ethnic diversity of the students, faculty, and staff in the College to mirror the demographics of the state of Colorado.
  • Systematically address bias incidents in the College and take consistent and appropriate actions to prevent, mitigate, and resolve issues.

Accomplishments

Elevated role of Director of Diversity and Inclusion to Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion

Created partnerships for graduate education with multiple HBCUs

Focused undergraduate recruitment with select Alliance Partnership and Denver Public Schools

Distributing faculty and staff newsletters from the Warner College DEI program

O.P.E.N Fort Collins Event (Opportunities for People to Engage in Nature) to bring awareness to diverse businesses in Fort Collins and invite diverse people to have an experience in nature and Earth science

Future Tactics

Increase access to experiential learning for students with disabilities

Establishing partnerships with Hispanic and Indigenous-serving institutions and their nations

Continue establishing pipelines and relationships with diverse institutions and organizations

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