Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community that celebrates differences, encourages collaboration, and promotes the success, wellness, and sense of belonging of all members.
Our differences make us stronger. UB School of Law is committed to providing an environment reflective of the diversity of our society where all students, staff, and faculty are empowered to excel. Through collaborative program development and curricular integration, we will continue to expand pathways to legal education and ensure a welcoming and inclusive educational experience that celebrates our unique identities.
- Establish and maintain a diverse student body, faculty, and staff, expressed in multiple forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, (dis)ability status, and political perspective.
- Cultivate a culture of respect and acceptance that celebrates and welcomes the different experiences and perspectives of our members, and that promotes pluralistic dialogue, respectful disagreement, and a commitment to tolerance.
- Build more intimate communities within the School of Law so that all members share a sense of belonging and feel accepted, valued, and included. Foster an environment where all are encouraged to be themselves both inside and outside the classroom.
- Create spaces, programs, and services that promote positive change in health and wellness and ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have the access and support they need to thrive and live healthy and fulfilling lives.