We affirm the inherent dignity of every person.

AAEC expects that faculty, staff, and students take individual and collective responsibility to reflect the value of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Every member contributes to the success of the department and Virginia Tech.

AAEC faculty, staff, and students are expected to abide by the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, Faculty/Staff Handbook, and Student Code of Conduct. Additional resources for faculty, staff, and students may be found at InclusiveVT.

We work to:

  • Promote an environment that acknowledges and celebrates everyone
  • Promote respect for all members of our community

We do this by:

  • Empowering the AAEC InclusiveVT Committee to lead initiatives that address the above-mentioned efforts 
  • Employing inclusive practices that ensure accessible and safe classrooms, shared department spaces, and departmental events
  • Organizing activities that strengthen our community through shared learning, relationship development, collegiality, and communication.  

InclusiveVT Committee Members:

  • Michael Cary
  • Xi He
  • Chanita Holmes
  • Catherine Larochelle (Chair)
  • Jonathan Van Senten
  • Melissa Vidmar