Collegiality Statement
FSN Department’s Commitment to Building an Inclusive and Equity-Minded Community
We, the Food Science and Nutrition faculty and staff work to promote a collegial environment with the ultimate goal being a culture that embodies the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. We work beyond the traditional definition of collegiality, embracing an aspirational commitment to building an inclusive and equity-minded community for our department.
This goal is reflected in our continuing efforts to cultivate and maintain a positive environment for working and learning, in our relationships with one another, and in the practicing of this inclusive behavior with our students, colleagues, and in the broader community.
As faculty and staff of the Food Science and Nutrition department, we commit to this plan and to do the work towards a more inclusive and equity-minded community through engaging with the following core values, principles and practices: