The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) aims to foster a culture where every member of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) feels valued and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

We have the opportunity as faculty, staff and students to celebrate differences and work together to further integrate diversity, equity and inclusion into our culture so it becomes who we are and what we do every day.

Culturally Inclusive College Reporting System

The MSU College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to a culturally inclusive, safe and supportive environment that is free from any and all forms of discrimination, bias, stereotyping, harassment and assault. (See more in the CANR DEI Statement.)

At this time, the CIC Sharing System is closed for review and revision to better serve and meet the needs of the CANR community. We hope to move through this process swiftly but want to be sure we do it right and in a way that is effective for the user. We will be sure to announce when revisions are complete and the form reopens. Thank you for your patience.

The Culturally Inclusive College (CIC) Sharing System was developed to allow CANR to track and respond to behaviors and situations that work in favor or against our goals of a safe and supportive environment.

News

MSU Organic Farmer Training Program now in Detroit and East Lansing

Published on September 16, 2022
New partnership with Keep Growing Detroit leads to a hands-on learning site.
Message to the MSU Board of Trustees and Other Members of the MSU Community

Published on September 8, 2022
"We must ensure that our campus is a safe learning and working environment and a vibrant place of discovery for our students, staff, and faculty."
MSU researcher receives $769K grant to develop rapid test for foodborne pathogens

Published on June 2, 2022
Evangelyn Alocilja, a world-renowned expert in rapid diagnostics for infectious disease, is developing the test to be used at poultry operations and processing facilities to inspect large samples.
CANR provides rankings on department, unit initiatives around DEI

Published on April 26, 2022
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion announced the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Badge Awards recipients at the CANR Faculty and Staff Reception on Apr. 21.
CANR recognizes outstanding DEI efforts with 2022 You Belong Here Awards

Published on April 12, 2022
CANR faculty and staff honored for outstanding efforts to support and address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the college.
Rodney Cole receives 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award

Published on February 28, 2022
Rodney Cole will receive the 2022 CANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alumni Award during ANR Week.
"We know where they are coming from"

Published on February 23, 2022
MSU Extension's educators and instructors reach refugees and immigrants in a meaningful way.
Forestry Graduate Student Spotlight - Leonardo Ziccardi

Published on January 26, 2022
Leonardo Ziccardi, PhD Candidate, studies the functions of tropical forest ecosystems, backed by extensive practice in leaf and whole-plant scale ecology, in order to understand how humans can respond, protect, and mitigate effects of climate change.
Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund to distribute funds to area farmers

Published on January 7, 2022
The Washtenaw County Black Farmers Fund is a coalition of non-profits, farmers and community members who aim to build a more equitable food system by investing in the region’s Black farmers.
MSU student explores opportunities in science and the arts

Published on December 7, 2021
Rachel Drobnak combines her interests by studying crop and soil sciences and playing the carillon in Beaumont Tower.