Diversity at SPHHP

We strive to embody our value of diversity, equity and inclusion in our teaching, research, service and community engagement.

We believe that our learning community is enriched by differences in perspectives and background. A diverse student body, faculty and staff is instrumental in promoting cultural competence in public health and clinical practice. We therefore are taking action to increase diversity among our students, faculty and staff with respect to race, ethnicity, first in family to attend college, sex, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, religion, socio-economic status, and veteran status, and to support the specific needs of international, first-generation, transfer and returning students.

We foster an environment that supports the intellectual, personal and professional development of our students, faculty, and staff, and one that promotes an atmosphere of collegiality, mutual respect for differences, and awareness of dynamics of privilege and oppression. SPHHP believes that diversity is a key component of fostering cultural awareness and cultural humility, which are essential skills graduates will need in serving many different populations in an increasingly globalized society.

SPHHP complies with all non-discrimination policies of the University at Buffalo.

SPHHP demonstrates its commitment to diversity by:

1. Supporting scholarships to promote diversity in our academic programs
2. Supporting initiatives to promote recruitment and retention of students from diverse backgrounds
3. Implementing initiatives to support academic attainment among students from diverse backgrounds
4. Monitoring and proactively improving the climate experienced by diverse students, faculty and staff
5. Investing in programs to help high school students explore public health majors and careers
6. Promoting best practices for equitable hiring
7. Conducting research that promotes the health of diverse populations and reduces health disparities
8. Engaging with and serving community organizations that promote equity in health and opportunity  
9. Disseminating knowledge of health inequities and social determinants in the local and global communities. We welcome applications from our community members to our micro-credential in strategies to eliminate health inequities
10. Collaborating with other University at Buffalo entities to promote our shared missions of enhancing diversity and inclusion