Wildcat Pledge to UNITE Against Racism

Take the Wildcat Pledge to UNITE Against Racism! 

UNH Diversity Statement

The University of New Hampshire is committed to building and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence where all students, faculty, and staff can thrive.  We also are committed to providing open and inclusive access for all alumni, volunteers, learners, employees, and visitors seeking to participate in our programs and activities.  We venture to sustain a campus environment that fosters mutual respect and understanding.  We believe diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion are foundational values inextricably linked to achieving our core educational mission; and we embrace the many characteristics of our community members that make them uniquely themselves.  Here, you belong, and all are welcome.

UNH Resources

• UNH Community, Equity and Diversity https://www.unh.edu/inclusive/ 
• The Aulbani J. Beauregard Center https://www.unh.edu/beauregardcenter/
• The Diversity Support Coalition https://wildcatlink.unh.edu/organization/DSC 
• Bias Incident Report form https://www.unh.edu/affirmativeaction/incident-report-form-about 

By signing this document, you pledge to:  

Understand your biases

• Do the work to educate yourself on your identity and biases that impact others
• UNH Library Guide: Racial Justice Resources https://libraryguides.unh.edu/c.php?g=810738&p=5784979
• 21 Day Racial Equity Challenge https://foodsolutionsne.org/21-day-racial-equity-habit-building-challenge/?utm_source=Food+Solutions+New+England+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=07ff9d6a6d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_3_20_2019_5_57_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_462281e2ff-07ff9d6a6d-447667649

Normalize talking about race and speaking up

• Racism thrives on silence and denial. Have the conversation. 
• https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race

Include everyone in all aspects of learning

• Think about how inclusive you are being in your education
• UNH Inclusion Council: https://www.unh.edu/inclusive/community-climate/inclusion-council
• University Commission on Community Equity and Diversity: https://www.unh.edu/inclusive/community-climate/university-commission-community-equity-and-diversity
• https://www.unh.edu/inclusive/our-community/faculty-statement-diversity

Thank those who seek to help you on your journey

• We all make mistakes. Take corrections as assistance and do better

Everyone at UNH plays a part! 

• This includes all Students, Faculty and Staff. Please join your fellow UNH Wildcats and further our commitment to inclusive excellence by signing the pledge