CANR OCAB Definitions

Culture: A system of shared beliefs and values established within an organization or a group of people.

Access: Ensuring that all faculty, students, and staff have equal access to opportunities and resources, regardless of their abilities or disabilities; requires removing physical and psychological barriers that prevent people from accessing and participating in society to reach their fullest potential.

Belonging: The feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity for members of different groups. It is when an individual can bring their authentic self to MSU CANR, Ag Bio Research, and MSU Extension.

 

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