College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences

The Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in its classrooms, academic networks and workplaces.

 Background on DEI in PSM, CANR and MSU:

•    PSM Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (2017)
•    DEI Demographic Data for Undergraduate and Graduate Students (2000 – 2020)
•    CANR Diversity Survey Findings (2007)
•    CANR Office of Diversity and Pluralism Structured Conversations Report (2006)
•    CANR Office of Diversity and Pluralism Structured Discussion Group Key Findings (2006)
•    MSU KNOW MORE@MSU Campus Climate Survey (2019)

Some external resources include:

• MSU resources on DEI:
  • DEI Library Guide: https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/dei_resources
  • Office of the President:
    • DEI Plan: https://president.msu.edu/initiatives/dei-plan/index.html
    • Vision for the future: https://president.msu.edu/initiatives/dei-plan/about.html

• Office of Institutional Equity: https://oie.msu.edu/
• Office for Civil Rights and Title IX Education and Compliance: https://civilrights.msu.edu/
• Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives: https://inclusion.msu.edu/index.html
  • I3 & IDEA Coordinators Programming: https://inclusion.msu.edu/education/IDEA-Coordinators-Programming.html
  • MSU Dialogues: https://inclusion.msu.edu/education/intercultural-dialogue1.html
• College of Agriculture and Natural Resources DEI: https://www.canr.msu.edu/diversity/about/dei
• Center for Regional Food Systems: https://www.canr.msu.edu/foodsystems/about/racial-equity-statement
• How to report misconduct
  • MSU's Misconduct Hotline: https://misconduct.msu.edu/

• Professional and disciplinary organizations:
  • Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS):
    • National organization: https://www.manrrs.org/
    • MSU MANRRS chapter: https://www.canr.msu.edu/academics/undergraduate/student_organizations/minorities-in-agriculture-natural-resources-and-related-sciences
  • American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES): https://www.aises.org/
  • Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS): https://www.sacnas.org/
  • Green Latinos: http://www.greenlatinos.org/
  • Earth Science Women's Network: https://eswnonline.org/
    
    
• MSU summer programs for underrepresented groups:
• Multicultural Apprenticeship Program  (MAP) 
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute for Multicultural Students (AIMS) 
• Agriculture and Natural Resources Institute for Multicultural Students - Bilingual  (AIMS-B) 
• Michigan Indian Leadership Program (MILP)