Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Welcome

In 2021, Dr. Ray Chandrasekara, together with Drs. Angela Dominelli and Dr. Barry DeCoster hosted the Coalition for Change, a group composed of students, staff, and faculty to establish and maintain meaningful conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a welcoming and inclusive campus focused on mutual respect, fostered by dialogue and illustrated by a pattern of civil interaction.

Today, the Coalition for Change has evolved into the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) led by Jonathan Phipps, Assistant Vice President of DEI.

ACPHS Inclusivity Statement

At Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, we are deeply committed to fostering a campus community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe a diverse academic environment enriches learning, promotes innovation, and empowers students, faculty, and staff to thrive in their educational and professional journeys. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating a safe and respectful space where all individuals are valued and supported —regardless of age, ability, culture, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, nationality, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and all other protected classes as identified by New York State law. We actively strive to honor every person's dignity and cultivate a learning environment that encourages the exchange of diverse perspectives and experiences. We acknowledge the historical and systemic barriers faced by underrepresented communities in higher education, and we are committed to addressing these inequities. Through thoughtful discourse, institutional policies and procedures based on best practices, and inclusive curricula, ACPHS aims to empower students to reach their potential and succeed in a diverse healthcare landscape.

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