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Montana State University

Undergraduate School

Mailing Address
201 Strand Union Building (SUB)
P.O. Box 172190
Bozeman, Montana 59717
Phone
(406) 994-2452
Email address
admissions@montana.edu
School Information
"As the state's land-grant university, Montana State integrates education, creation of knowledge and art and service to communities. "Montana State University will transform lives and communities in the people's interest." The university enrolls over 16,700 students, has an 18:1 student-faculty ratio, and has programs of study in agriculture, arts & architecture, business, education, health, & human development, engineering, letters & science, and nursing. (Source: https://www.montana.edu/marketing/about-msu/) (Source: https://www.montana.edu/international/admissions/quickfacts.html)
General Information
The university has provided ample anti-racism resources such as reading groups, guides, and access to material like the 1619 Project podcast and "How to Be an Anti-Racist". No mandatory Critical Race Training sessions are yet required of students. However, see developments below:

Actions Taken

Anti-Racism, Bias, and Diversity Training
  • This year, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering a series of trainings within the "Diversity Development Certifications" program.
Resources
  • A working group coordinated by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has created a guide on "Equity-Oriented Action", which includes "Scaffolded Anti-Racist Resources", "Anti-Racist Resources", and a list called "White Allyship 101".
  • The university's Office of Diversity and Inclusion will facilitate "reading groups for MSU employees and students to engage with social justice materials."
  • The Office of Diversity and Inclusion's resources site recommends the 1619 Project's podcast, a "Guide to Allyship", and "How to be an Anti-Racist".
  • The university has provided additional resources for discussing race issues based on an individual's level of anti-racism.
Symbolic Actions
  • In April 2022, the university began holding weekly "Racial Connection and Healing Space" meetings.
Last updated July 26th, 2022
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