Diversity and Inclusion
At the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, we strive for Inclusive Excellence
“At the center of Inclusive Excellence is the recognition and acceptance of the talents, worldviews, perceptions, cultures, and skills that diverse communities bring to the education enterprise that can be harnessed to prepare students for leading, living, and working in a diverse world. Native American, LGBTQ, Asian American, White, Latino, African American, women, veterans, people with disabilities, Jewish, Christian, International, Muslim, fraternities and sororities, athletes, alumni and many other communities of students, staff and faculty contribute positively to all dimensions of the university. Every individual and group at UA is a critical component of and contributor to diversity and inclusiveness. Making a difference in diversity at the University of Arizona is the essence of inclusive excellence.” - UA Office of Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Arizona provides resources to report harassment or discrimination, and offers support services.
Our Mission
The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health is dedicated to promoting the health and wellness of individuals and communities in the southwest and globally with an emphasis on achieving health equity through excellence in education, research & service.
Our Values
The Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health acts with respect and integrity to continuously advance health and well-being for all through knowledge, collaboration, empowerment, advocacy and sustainability. Our core values are: Fairness, Trust, Equity, Social Justice, Excellence, Innovation, Commitment, Collegiality, Diversity, Open Communication, Participation, Consensus and Enhancement.
We strive to foster an educational community that values innovation and excellence in teaching, creation and dissemination of knowledge, practice-based research and research-based practice to address the health needs and interests of individuals and communities.
Our Plan
Committee on Inclusion and Equity (CIE)
We strive to foster an educational community that values innovation and excellence in teaching, creation and dissemination of knowledge, practice-based research and research-based practice to address the health needs and interests of individuals and communities. Our strategic plan is based on our Climate Survey, student and employee forums. The goals are available at https://publichealth.arizona.edu/about/strategic-plan-2023-2030/goals/diversity-equity-inclusion
Our Diversity
This demographic information is based on data gathered in Spring 2021. All information provided is based on self-reported data collected through university systems. We are currently working to include more comprehensive and inclusive gender categories within university systems and plan to implement them with future data collection.
Resources
The following list is designed to help students, faculty, and staff find resources on campus around diversity, inclusion, and civility. Please contact us at coph-admit@email.arizona.edu to share additional resources for this list.
Reporting Discrimination and Harassment
Students can contact these offices anonymously to receive information or ask questions. Complaints should be filed promptly. For definitions of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, please see the University's Nondiscrimination and Anti-harassment Policy at: http://policy.arizona.edu/human-resources/nondiscrimination-and-anti-harassment-policy.
Office of Institutional Equity
If you have concerns related to discrimination or harassment about a University employee, please contact OIE.
Dean of Students Office
If you have concerns related to discrimination or harassment about another student, please contact the Dean of Student Office
Sexual Assault Assistance
OASIS Sexual Assault and Trauma Services. The mission of OASIS is to respond to all forms of interpersonal violence. OASIS is affiliated with Counseling and Psysch Services and is an active partner with Tucson community service agencies.
University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD)
UAPD provides response to crimes on campus, and records incident reports. Students should call 911 in case of emergency.
Live Safe App
The LiveSafe app is an effective tool for reporting bias incidents even if you are not aware of the identity of the person(s) involved. LiveSafe enables direct and discreet two-way communication with the UA Police Department using text, photos, video, and audio. LiveSafe provides an option for anonymous reporting of a variety of issues, including harassment, suspicious activity, theft, accidents, and more. The app also lets you virtually walk your friends and family home with SafeWalk.
Online Bias Incident Reporting
Report bias incidents online to the Dean of Students Office.