The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Awareness Committee is charged with developing strategies and actionable items to foster a community of diversity and inclusion for our students, faculty and staff.  

IDEA Committee Mission Statement

The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine strives to create a collegial, professional working and learning environment that is supportive of all; one that both values and demands respectful communication; encourages collaborations and allows students, faculty and staff to contribute their best at all times. 

Our college is committed to actively promoting diversity and inclusion that embraces the value of varied cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, age, religions, physical and mental abilities. 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is a shared responsibility among our faculty, staff, students, alumni and others who are part of the community. 

We choose to be a culture that values diversity, inclusion, respect, empathy and equity for all. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

CCVM DEI Resources

University DEI Resources

National Veterinary DEI Resources 

Veterinary Medicine Affinity Organizations

American Association of Asian Veterinary Professionals | American Association of Veterinarians of Indian Origin | Black DVM Network | Latinx Veterinary Medical Association | Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association | National Association of Black Veterinarians | Pride Veterinary Medical Association | Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative

Committee Members 

The IDEA Committee is comprised of students, faculty and staff from all units of the college.