Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose families and ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. 

September 15 is significant as it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively.

Learn more about Hispanic Heritage Month here: www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov.  

 

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Creating a Welcoming and Supportive Community

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to creating a community of practice that fosters the exchange of ideas in a respectful and non-threatening way, and creates better understanding, awareness, and opportunities to learn from each other.

We reject bigotry, hateful speech, oppression, harassment, bullying, and all forms of injustice.

We believe in the inherent dignity of each person.  We value fairness, civility, and kindness.  We listen to, encourage, and support each other.  We seek to instill in our faculty, staff and students a lifelong appreciation for the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion so that we can create a better world.

Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters:

• SUNY Cobleskill may be the first opportunity for some faculty, staff, and students to interact with people with diverse ideas and experiences. 
• Faculty, staff, and student diversity adds intellectual and social vibrancy to our college community and prepares students to thrive in a diverse and changing world.
• Dialogue between people with different perspectives, values, and backgrounds enhances the appreciation of others, and encourages personal and professional growth.
• Successful performance in today’s workforce requires sensitivity to human differences, and the ability to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds, and those who hold different values and beliefs.
• Developing empathy and respect for the value and dignity of others is essential to bringing an end to divisiveness and inequity.

 

SUNY Cobleskill Strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan 2017-2022 

 

 

Are you interested in becoming a part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council?

 

DEIC Interest Form