Diversity and Inclusion

CHES COMMITTEE
On DIversity and inclusivity (CDI)

Mission Statement:

The College of Human Environmental Sciences is
committed to creating and
sustaining a diverse, inclusive,
and welcoming campus
community in which every
student, faculty,
and staff can thrive.

Capstone Creed

“As a member of The University of Alabama community, I will pursue knowledge; act with fairness, integrity and respect; promote equity and inclusion; foster individual and civic responsibility; and strive for excellence in all I do.”

College Statement on the AAPI community during this challenging time.

We join other schools, universities, and organizations across the country in condemning the rise in hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Such appalling racist acts ranging from microaggressions to violent events cannot be tolerated in our country, our state or our community. We will continue to work towards recognizing and dismantling systems of injustice both locally and nationally. We stand with the AAPI community during this challenging time.
Please see the links below for resources for Asian American students/ faculty/ staff and allies shared by the University Counseling Center.
https://counseling.sa.ua.edu/resources/multicultural-mental-health/asian-american-mental-health-resources/

There is also a UA support group for AAPI and allies. https://counseling.sa.ua.edu/counseling/support-groups/

AAPI & Allies support group: Virtual drop in support group for AAPI and AAPI allies
Group Leader: Nahree Doh and Michelle Michaels
Group time: Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and Thursday at 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this group, please call the office and leave your name and CWID or submit your request through the link above. You will receive a zoom link shortly before the group starts.
Group Description: Trauma can have a disruptive impact on our lives. We can be traumatized when we struggle to make sense of an experience that hurt us physically, psychologically and emotionally. Sometimes we can be vicariously traumatized by witnessing violence targeted to people similar to us. Current increases in hate crimes and harassment incidents targeting the Asian population can be difficult for any Asian-identified individual. It is important to have a chance to process these experiences in order to cope with them and work to move forward. This support group will provide a chance to process thoughts and feelings for any students who struggle to make sense of hate crime targeting AAPI population. We will discuss coping strategies and offer a virtual place for emotional support.