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Bias & Racism Statements

Anti-Racism Statement

We believe that racism, bigotry, inequality, unequal treatment under the law, injustice, and hatred of any kind at any time on any people, have no place in our society and will never be tolerated at Colby-Sawyer College. We believe in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ultimately in the honor and dignity of all people at all times at this institution.

Our work in diversity, equity, and inclusion is and will continue to be a strong commitment in this learning community. We deliberately promote and embody diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure all members of our community can feel welcome, have a sense of belonging, and experience high quality of life. We are committed to engaging with students, faculty, staff and alumni toward inclusive excellence.

Anti-Bias Statement

At Colby-Sawyer we believe in the diversity of thoughts, ideas, and experiences, inclusive of race/ethnicity, color, gender, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, language, national origin, religion, age, and intersecting identities. We affirm our commitment to recognize and address bias and oppression. We assist students by providing culturally sensitive mental health services and educational outreach.

In addition to supporting these principles of diversity and inclusion, we acknowledge that regardless of one’s own identities, individuals are at various points along a cultural awareness journey. Having conversations across difference are necessary and require courage, respect, compassion, and a willingness to tolerate discomfort. As we aim to become an unbiased and culturally inclusive community we:

  • Aim to identify, discuss, and challenge issues of injustice and the impact it has upon each of us
  • Challenge ourselves to understand and correct inequities in order to be more purposeful in this process
  • Affirm explicitly and publicly our identity as an anti-bias college entity
  • Strive to develop and work to implement strategies that dismantle bias within all aspects of our divisions, departments, college, and society