Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SEBS/NJAES

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The SEBS/NJAES Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values in our work, interactions, and planning. Central to our ability to function as a community of learning and research is practicing respect for each other, developing a culture of belonging, and ensuring a commitment to each individual's dignity.

As a member of the SEBS/NJAES administrative leadership team, the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will amplify our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and the community we engage with in our work as outlined in the SEBS/NJAES Diversity Action Plan. The Associate Dean will also serve as the SEBS/NJAES representative on key campus committees and efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Initiatives

- Diversity Statement Instructions for Faculty Application (PDF)
- Diversity Awards and Recognition
  The Faculty Diversity Award honors individuals who contribute to making SEBS/NJAES a more inclusive community.
- Faculty Diversity Collaboration
  This central application portal will enable you to connect with the Faculty Diversity Collaboration and identify program(s) you would like to join.
- Diversity Awards and Recognition
  The Staff Diversity Award honors individuals who contribute to making SEBS/NJAES a more inclusive community.
- College Gender Affirming Care
  This website is designed to provide information about transgender and gender diverse college students to university healthcare providers. Explore the pages within to find information for mental and medical health providers and higher ed professionals.
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
  The SEBS Educational Opportunity Fund office seeks to provide services that assist students in navigating the complexities of an academic and social climate, within a global environment; and, facilitate an understanding of what is required to succeed in college as a science major.
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP)
  The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation is an NSF-funded program that provides academic support and specialized advising for students from historically underrepresented groups who wish to enter non-medical STEM professions.
- Rutgers Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
  Rutgers Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences is an organization that fosters inclusivity and participation of highly skilled students in agricultural and related sciences. Membership provides direct access to career opportunities, internships and research programs for students within Agricultural sciences or related fields. All are welcome to join and participate in MANNRS.
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
  SACNAS is an inclusive organization dedicated to fostering the success of Chicano/Hispanic and Native American scientists, from college students to professionals, in attaining advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in STEM. You do not need to be Chicano/Hispanic or Native American to be involved and join SACNAS!

Leadership Teams

This committee works with the Associate Dean on implementing the Diversity Action Plan.

Members
This committee works with the Executive Dean and three offices (Office of DEI, Office of Development and Alumni Engagement, and Office of Public Outreach and Communication) assisting the offices in implementing the Academic Master Plan and the SEBS Strategic Plan.

Members

Faculty Diversity Advocates

Faculty diversity advocates serve as a departmental resource and conduit of communication on issues associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Departmental Faculty Diversity Advocates

Department	Advocate
4-H Youth Development	Ellen Williams
Agriculture & Natural Resources	Amy Rowe
Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics	Edmund Tavernier
Animal Sciences	Aparna Zama
Biochemistry & Microbiology	Sharron Crane
Ecology, Evolution & Natural Resources	Brooke Maslo
Entomology	Chloe Hawkings and Alvaro Toledo
Environmental Sciences	Lisa Rodenburg
Family & Community Health Sciences	Jennifer Shukaitis
Food Science	Kit Yam
Human Ecology	Victoria Ramenzoni
Landscape Architecture	Anita Bakshi
Marine Science	Robert Chant
Nutritional Sciences	Harini Sampath
Plant Biology	Sonia Arora