The word \u201cchampions\u201d comes from the Latin concept of \u201ccampionem\u201d\u00a0for \u201cgladiator, fighter.\u201d Raaawr! But wait, there\u2019s no need to grab your sword\u2026 because a champion\u00a0is also a person who defends a cause or stands for an\u00a0 ideal.<\/p>\n
In our Outreach and Engagement work, Diversity Champions are people who use their superpowers in the name of a diversity value or ideal. That ideal could be a better world, a more inclusive or relevant program, or a greener and more loving future for generations to come. We recognize Champions who strive every day to learn, grow, and create a better future\u2014not just those who have already succeeded at something or are an expert.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s world is a world of many ideas, thoughts, perspectives, backgrounds, experiences, philosophies, and beliefs.\u00a0It is a world of individuals with multiple identities.\u00a0Let\u2019s embrace the opportunity to enrich our selves, our lives, and our work with this diversity.<\/p>\n
As Assistant Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion for our organization, my vision is to create a loving, united, authentic, inclusive and powerful team with a common vision and commitment to a sustainable transformation.<\/p>\n
To realize this vision, we must gather and invest resources to ensure we are thinking intentionally about inclusion at all levels and that people from all walks of life\u2014who have the potential and ability to transform the world through their talents, ideas, and voices\u2014are not just heard but embraced. As a land grant institution, we have the power to impact and learn from\u00a0every person<\/strong>\u00a0who we come in contact with.<\/p>\n The Outreach and Engagement Diversity Champions team will be pioneers in this transformation. They will work with me to support our Division to enhance the tools and strategies we will need to work and learn in a diverse and complex world. Our Champions will also be involved in the communities they serve and be part of a larger transformation toward a more, understanding, compassionate, and open society. This will be accomplished through planning, developing, coordinating, supporting, and participating. We will create the work together!<\/p>\n If you want to \u201cstrive\u201d and be a pioneer for a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive Division, please join our Diversity Champions team. Follow this link and let me know more about yourself. All are welcome. This team is not a \u201ccommittee\u201d with a limit to how many people can participate.<\/p>\n Please let me know if you have questions, and stay tuned for more!<\/p>\n Check out the live invite here:<\/p>\n Become a Diversity Champion!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The word \u201cchampions\u201d comes from the Latin concept of \u201ccampionem\u201d\u00a0for \u201cgladiator, fighter.\u201d Raaawr! But wait, there\u2019s no need to grab your sword\u2026 because a champion\u00a0is also a person who defends a cause or stands for an\u00a0 ideal. In our Outreach … Continue reading