Valuing Inclusion Booklet

2023/24

VALUING INCLUSION AT THE COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE

College of Veterinary Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to sustaining a culture that celebrates inclusion and diversity of all students, faculty and staff at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. In fact, we choose to be a culture that values diversity, inclusion, respect, empathy and equality for all.

We define inclusion as the practice of intentionally building a culture that values diversity of people and ideas and embraces the meaningful participation of all. We hope the positive lessons of valuing diversity and inclusion will extend well beyond our college community and have broader, far-reaching impacts on the profession of veterinary medicine. We welcome the excellence of diversity at our institution.

Welcome The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine is a place where we value and appreciate all forms of diversity and work to create an experience that is both inclusive and engaging for all students. NC State’s motto of “Think and Do” is applied in all aspects of our work here.

We hope to engage students, faculty, staff in behaviors and practices that lead to greater belonging.

However, we cannot do that without you! At NC State CVM it is our goal that the lessons learned and relationships built here, extend long after you graduate and support your work as a professional.

Ashlee Louise Canty, PH.D. Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity in all of its forms enriches our community and benefits our profession. We cannot truly Think and Do the Extraordinary without welcoming and considering a broad range of voices and perspectives.

In our outreach, hiring, admissions and curriculum, we seek to build and sustain a welcoming community that reflects the diversity of North Carolina and the world. We also recognize that the benefit of a diverse community is only fully realized when we include and value one another.

Laura Nelson, DVM Associate Dean and Director of Academic Affairs

WOLFPACK

SUPPORT At NC State, scholarship support is an important way to alleviate the economic burden of the cost of education. In addition, in-state DVM tuition and fees at NC State among the lowest in the nation, and out-ofstate students can achieve in-state status after one year. This gives our graduates tremendous opportunities as they start their careers.

We also offer Scholars Programs for students who would like to alternate Paths to Veterinary Medicine. Our partnership with North Carolina A&T and UNC Pembroke have provided opportunities to top students from both universities to place students in our DVM Class.

The CVM has over 30 student organizations, and 270 students are involved. Getting involved is important in building community.

Our student organizations have a wide range of interests and have the opportunity to engage in social and professional development.

The Career Services and Personal Development office is committed to empowering every DVM student to flourish in work and life.

Through career coaching, workshops, events, courses, and much more, we seek to make sure our CVM students have the tools and partners to navigate the transition from students to professionals.

I 268 OF 424

enrolled students applied for scholarships.

98%

DVM Graduation Rate

72% received

one or more awards.

Total Donor and CVM Scholarships

$ 1,491,364 External Support

55% of graduates remain in NC

$ 314,405 Graduate School Funds

$ 68,600 Total Support

$ 1,874,369

90%

of our Graduating Class accept a position into Veterinary Medicine or an advanced education program

100%

of all student receive some type of offer for employment or advance training/education

PROGRAMS, TRAININGS,

AND RESOURCES

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are critical to the CVMs academic mission. New perspectives deepen our understanding, strengthen our community and work to create a sense of belonging that supports and propels our innovation.

Cultural Awareness Programs

House System

VOICE

Between five and eight Cultural Aware-

CVM Students are sorted into four houses as part of a college- wide wellness initiative. The houses, which boast groups of students reflecting differences in backgrounds and areas of study, compete to earn points by participating in various campus events. The house model focuses on promoting intellectual growth, mental and emotional health, social development, cultural competence and physical health.

The CVM chapter of Veterinary Stu-

ness focused programs are offered each year on a variety of subjects and in a variety of formats. The goal of the programs is to provide exposure and education to the students, faculty, and staff of NC State’s CVM on multicultural issues, populations, practices and other areas.

Topics have included Native Americans, LGBTQ+, Hispanic culture, Black History, and the Muslim religion. There are also programs honoring and celebratingFormats have included luncheons,

dents as One In Culture and Ethnicity (VOICE) is a student-run organization that brings sociocultural awareness to the core veterinary curriculum. We are an organized and unified student voice contributing to enhancing the diversity of the profession and the cultural competence of students.

panels, speakers, movies and discussion and others.

NCAMV

OIED Workshops

Diversity Committee

The North Carolina Association of Minority Veterinarians is dedicated to promoting diversity and collegiality among its members and providing a forum to discuss concerns of minority veterinarians in North Carolina.

The NC State Office for Institutional

Composed of NC State CVM faculty, staff, and students, the committee implements programs and promotes inclusion and belonging within the CVM community.

Equity and Diversity offers a variety of training, education and workshops throughout the year. They are free and open to all students, faculty and staff members at NC State.

DIVERSITY IS CRITICAL TO THE C V M ’ S AC A D E M I C MISSION. NEW PERSPECTIVES DEEPEN OUR U N D E R S TA N D I N G, STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY AND PROPEL OUR I N N O VAT I O N .

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