{"id":18014,"date":"2023-05-09T11:29:38","date_gmt":"2023-05-09T15:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels-draft\/?page_id=18014"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:34:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T14:34:58","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to support you every step of the way on your academic journey. Whether you\u2019re looking for study tips, academic advising, mental health resources, or extracurricular activities, you\u2019ll find a wealth of information right at your fingertips. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and resources you need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Explore, engage, and make the most of your time here\u2014we\u2019re excited to be part of your success!<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Student Resources\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-student-resources\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-18105\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18102\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/experiential-opportunities\/\">Experiential Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18253\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18253\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/student-organizations\/\">Student Organizations<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18104\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-18104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/diversity-and-inclusion\/\">Diversity<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diversity and Inclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">CELS goal is to work towards inclusive excellence. We acknowledge that this is a continuing effort that requires us to evaluate and improve our curricula, pedagogy, policies, practices and procedures. This goal also means that we must reflect on our own knowledge and skills as we continue to challenge past practices that have not lived up to our promise of equity, inclusion, and justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fullwidth\">Aura Fajardo Grandidge, the assistant dean for diversity and student success initiatives, helps foster a sense of community throughout the college, and provides support for all students, faculty and staff. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"uri-people-tool cl-tiles halves\"><div class=\"peopleitem h-card has-thumbnail\">\n\t<header>\n\t\t<div class=\"header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/meet\/aura-fajardo-grandidge\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg\" class=\"u-photo  wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge.jpg 400w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Aura-Grandidge-364x364.jpg 364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"p-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/meet\/aura-fajardo-grandidge\/\">Aura Fajardo Grandidge<\/a><\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\t<div class=\"inside\">\n\n\t\t<p class=\"people-title p-job-title\">Assistant Dean for Diversity &amp; Student Success Initiatives<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-department\">Office: CBLS, Rm 438<\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"people-misc\"><span class=\"p-tel\">401.874.2898<\/span> <br> <a class=\"u-email\" href=\"mailto:afgrandidge@uri.edu\">afgrandidge@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities for CELS students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns equal-height is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/student-resources\/diversity-and-inclusion\/seeds-of-success\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/Seeds-of-Success-card.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Seeds of Success<\/h2><p>This student run organization is focused on helping you succeed academically, professionally, and socially.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Join our team<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/marc\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/cels\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2130\/MARC-USTAR.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>MARC U*STAR<\/h2><p>Offers research and professional development experience for students from an underrepresented groups who are interested in biomedical sciences.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">learn more<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student Resources We\u2019re here to support you every step of the way on your academic journey. 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