We affirm the inherent dignity of every person.

AAEC expects faculty, staff, and students to take individual and collective responsibility for reflecting 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 should 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 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