As part of Washington State University and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS), the Department of Plant Pathology is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment for students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve and in which we operate. In concordance with our Land Grant mission, we believe that access and opportunity to engage in enhanced learning, research, and community outreach should not be limited by one’s origin, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, socioeconomic status, apparent and non-apparent disability, religious affiliation, immigration status, or political opinion. We are strengthened by diversity and strive to create a department where individuals with disparate life experiences, backgrounds, identities, and abilities as well as work locations across the state, can thrive.
The Department of Plant Pathology is committed to identifying areas for improvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion in our operations. We do not accept negative behavior, and it is our goal to create a culture free from intimidation and discrimination, and in which accountability to one another is built on trust, accommodation for individuals, and a shared commitment to a supportive environment.
The DEI Committee for the Department of Plant Pathology is raising awareness within the department and coordinating educational efforts in areas such as inclusive presentation of research ideas and information, cultural and identity sensitivity training, and accessibility and accommodation in WSU facilities. Our department DEI committee members also interface with the CAHNRS and other WSU DEI committees. We invite speakers from WSU and the larger plant pathology community on a semi-annual basis to share with our department community about challenges and opportunities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work at an R1 research institution. We believe it is our individual responsibility to become informed about DEI, instead of relying on those in communities where equity is not yet realized. Our commitment to DEI requires cooperation and regular reflection as we continue to invest in our current and future talented team for an equitable and inclusive space.
Community Support Resources
Multicultural Resources
- Office of Student Equity
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS)
- Graduate Student, Professional Student, and Staff Associations
- The Black Graduate Student Association
- CAMARADAS (Chicana/o Latina/o Graduate and Professional Student Assocation)
- Indigenous Graduate and Professional Students Association
- Chicanx, Latinx, Faculty, Staff & Allies Association
- International Resources
Immigration Resources
- Undocumented Student Center
- Crimson Group (Undocumented Student Organizations)
- Immigration Advisories
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
LGBTQ+ and Women’s Resources
First Generation Student Resources
Disability/Accessibility Resources
- Access Center
- Assistive Technology
- Campus Access
- Learning Accommodations
- Disability Action Center NW | Your Community. Your Access …
- Accessibility at WSU Libraries
Economic Resources
- Health and Wellness Resources
- Mental Health Resources
- Child and Family Resources
- Food and Hygiene Resources
- Clothing Resources
- Rosario’s Place
Harassment/Discrimination and Legal Resources
- Cougar Safe Rides
- Office of Compliance and Civil Rights
- Center for Community Standards
- Human Resource Services
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
- Washington State Human Rights Commission
- Northwest Justice Project Free Legal Hotline (CLEAR)
Academic and Professional Resources
- Academic Success and Career Center
- Graduate School
- McNair Achievement Program
- STEM Student Support Services
- TRIO Support Services
Funding Resources
- WSU Scholarship Application
- P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans
- Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program
- HHMI Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study
General Resources
- Office of Veterans Affairs & Student Veterans Center
- Palouse Resource Guide (Pullman Campus)
- Resource Guide for Underrepresented Faculty and Staff
- Campus Resources and Support (Resources Organized by Campus)
- Campus Resources and Support (Resources Organized by Resource Type)
- WSU Field Research Safety Manual (pdf)
- Graduate School – All WSU Campus Resource List
WSU Notice of Nondiscrimination: Short-Form Notice
WSU does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran/military status, or immigration or citizenship status in any education program or activity that it operates complaint with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. Inquiries regarding Title IX, ADA, or other civil rights laws, as well as reports of discrimination can be directed to the Compliance and Civil Rights, WSU ADA Coordinator, or WSU Title IX Coordinator. More information on WSU’s policies and procedures to respond to discrimination and harassment are available here: Nondiscrimination statement.