Impact and Belonging at the CEBC

The CEBC adheres to the policies put forth by the KU Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and federal Title VII Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions. As such, the CEBC does not discriminate by age, disability, gender, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race/color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.

Impact and belonging are core missions of the CEBC. The CEBC promotes belonging by highlighting a breadth of backgrounds and experiences, evidence-based retention efforts, and research towards the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The CEBC recognizes that barriers to access exist. We actively work to identify obstacles and reconstruct our systems for an improved educational environment.

In practice, the CEBC cultivates a community of belonging by incorporating cultural awareness into professional development, integrating mental health into monthly safety meetings, and promoting cultural humility among faculty, staff, and students. Trainees at the CEBC receive monthly technical and non-technical professional development opportunities covering topics such as science communication, time management, interview skills, and working as a team. Mentors learn about best practices for creating welcoming laboratories such as defining expectations and emphasizing work-life balance.