We acknowledge and support the importance of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusiveness in Academic Research & Collaboration
DIVERSITY
- Diversity enhances creativity.
- Diversity encourages new perspectives.
- Diversity leads to better decision making and problem solving.
- Diversity may lead to new discoveries and breakthrough innovations.
EQUITY
- Equity is fair treatment, access and opportunity to all people.
- Equity Identifies and eliminates barriers to vulnerable groups.
- Equity involves increasing justice and fairness.
- Equity is distribution of resources to all segments of society.
INCLUSIVENESS
- Inclusion is the act of creating environments in which any individual or group can feel welcome.
- Inclusion offers respect, support, and value to everyone to fully participate.