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
- Contact CCVM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Director Tandi Ngwenyama
- Counseling and Wellness Services
(Access embedded services and resources) - Student Clubs
(Find your community at CCVM)
University DEI Resources
- Diversity & Cultural Engagement
(Cultural resource centers and DCE calendar) - Equal Opportunity and Access
(Request accommodations, report concerns) - Human Resources
(Employee focused resources and benefits) - Office of Institutional Diversity
(DEI planning, leadership and events) - Ombuds Office
(Conflict management services) - OSU Experience
(Student focused resources and opportunities) - OSU Search Advocate Program
(Search committee training to advance inclusive excellence in hiring practices)
National Veterinary DEI Resources
- American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Diversity
(Programs, resources and training from AAVMC) - American Veterinary Medical Association Diversity
(Resources and tools from AVMA) - Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition
(Resources, scholarships and tools from the coalition)
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.
2024-2025 Members
Committee Chair: Stacy Cooley (contact)
Committee co-chair: Dianne Quiroz-Predtechenska (contact)
Jose Caracheo, Jennifer Johns, Christiane Löhr, Shelby Matsuoka, Bob McCarthy, Alison Means, Simran Nagi, Tandi Ngwenyama, Jens Odegaard, Alyssa Spires, Jason Tanenbaum, Laura Williams, Lilian Wong
Volunteer Members
Tess Collins, Patrick Chappell, Reneé Norred, Stacy Semevolos, Susanne Stieger-Vanegas, Katja Zellmer