College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Office of Culture, Access and Belonging

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its classrooms, academic networks and workplaces.

Ag Bio Research

Chronicle of Higher Education

Institutional Diversity and Inclusion

Migrant Student Services

MSU Extension

MSU's Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment and Non-Retaliation Policy

MSU prohibits discrimination and harassment in its programs and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, gender, gender identity, genetic information, disability, height, marital status, political persuasion, sexual orientation, veteran status and/or weight. MSU also prohibits retaliation against those who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in the university’s investigation and handling of such reports.

MSU Title IX

Truth about DEI on College Campuses

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

1855 Professorships

1855 Professorships is an Office of the Provost initiative to enhance the academic experience and student success by elevating the academic quality and reputation at MSU. In addition to aligning with the MSU 2030 DEI strategic theme, the development of Advancing Inclusive Excellence at MSU resulted in the creation of 1855 Professorships.

For the first year of implementation, the Office of the Provost and the Office of the Executive Vice President for Health Sciences jointly requested an open call for proposals from the college deans.

Reflection Rooms

The Office of Culture, Access and Belonging would like to share resources that can be beneficial for the CANR Community. Reflection Rooms provide residents with a quiet space for reflection, contemplation, mindfulness, meditation or prayer. These spaces are to be used for individual reflection and not to be used for studying, sleeping or scheduled events.

Updates:

• MSU has 7 reflection rooms and 6 that are active.
• Locations include: Butterfield Hall, Owen Hall (room C-1), Holmes Hall (room W23), Law Library (room 412A), Anthony Hall (room 1277), Wells Hall (room B284), Case Hall (room 347- temporarily closed).
• The rooms located in the Residence Halls (Butterfield, Owen, Case & Holmes) are maintained and overseen by REHS Facilities. Locations in Admin & Academic buildings (Law, Anthony, Wells) are maintained by IPF.

Individual Resources

One-on-One Career Counseling

Students and faculty can make an appointment with our office for general academic or career counseling.

Support & Mentoring

Students, staff, faculty, and administrators should feel free to come to the Office of Culture, Access and Belonging to express issues and concerns. You will receive a supportive, listening, confidential environment, as well as assistance, advocacy, referrals and other support to address and assist in helping resolve your concerns.