A more varied pool of people can produce more and better ideas-if they seek each other out and work together. Tolerance and acceptance of others is not only a moral imperative. It is a practical one. Every student, every faculty member, every staff member, and every administrator in the College of Engineering has a part to play in creating and maintaining an open environment. People who are harassed cannot perform well and harassers are wasting their talents on negative activities.
Harassment is also illegal.
The bottom line is that we should treat all of the people with whom we work, learn, and socialize with respect. Good manners and inclusive attitudes make the College a good place to work and learn. Diversity enriches our lives, when we let it. The College of Engineering as an institution has an obligation, and is committed to creating and maintaining a climate that allows and encourages each individual to perform at his or her best. The College of Engineering Climate Committee, composed of students, staff, and faculty from each department, meets regularly to find ways to improve and enhance the climate.