Our Commitment to Addressing and Combating Racial Injustice
P It is the POSITION of the faculty and staff in the Office of Online Services and Educational Outreach that we condemn racism, racial inequities and oppression of all persons and are committed to nurturing positive change and working toward a more equitable society.
E We believe that critical reflection, direct action, and accountability are essential in promoting positive change. Therefore, we promise to EDUCATE ourselves, our students, and our community to be better agents of change by offering educational programming that will serve the public and allow us to work steadily toward a more just society.
A We will ACT, conduct business, govern our practices and continually reflect on all efforts to operate in a space that supports the sharing of knowledge through educational resources and community engagement.
In doing so we will:
- Share university resources, educational tools and other relevant activities with the community
- Provide a free monthly reading or learning tool
- Examine our departmental practices and encourage actions that increase equity and anti-racism
- Support and enhance the efforts of community members, groups or partners working toward social justice and equity for all
C We are COMMITTED to providing accurate information and resource materials on racial justice issues, sustaining dialogue and ensuring equitable racial representation in the programs we offer. We will continuously work to inspire others to stand up and speak out against racial injustices.
E We will sustain our commitment to social justice by continuously EVALUATING our efforts to evolve and publicly sharing our contributions as an office to shape a changing world.
