Department of Pathology Committee on Collaborative Excellence

The Department of Pathology is dedicated to continuing its history of world-renowned clinical care, innovative and impactful scientific research, and rigorous training of the next generation of pathologists and scientists.

We are committed to building and maintaining a supportive community where students, faculty, trainees, and staff are supported in their professional development and intellectual endeavors. We strive to create an inviting environment and institutional culture of inclusivity, where every individual’s unique perspectives and experiences are valued and respected.

We have a team of faculty, research scientists, and trainees with diverse perspectives who pursue research investigations, teach exciting programs, and provide exceptional clinical patient care. We strive to bring new knowledge and innovative therapeutic approaches to our patients and medicine. Our dedication to excellence in both clinical and academic arenas is paramount to our encompassing mission of advancing patient care through expert diagnostics and novel therapeutics.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Committee on Collaborative Excellence is to encourage opportunities for all members of the Department of Pathology to grow in their own understanding of one another’s perspectives and to promote opportunity for all. Ultimately, the committee aims to provide department leadership necessary guidance to ensure that all people are valued and respected within the Department of Pathology, as evidenced by equity in policies and procedures.

Vision Statement

The vision for the Committee on Collaborative Excellence is to ensure a welcoming climate for all students, trainees, faculty, and staff in the department. We firmly believe that we can best promote collaborative excellence through a search process that reaches out to applicants with diverse perspectives and experiences and by creating a climate of respect that is supportive of the personal and professional growth of students, faculty, and staff. This welcoming climate is critical to attaining the best research, scholarship, teaching, health care,and other strategic goals of the department. Further, we recognize that the responsibility for collaborative excellence lies with all of us in the department: leadership, administration, faculty, staff, and students.

Scope and Goals

The purpose of this committee is to devise a plan that will enhance collaborative excellence in the department.

• Review data to summarize the current climate in the department
• Review literature and best practices for collaborative excellence
• Devise a plan with short term and long-term goals
• Provide guidance on educational activities that will promote collaboration in the department
• This committee is an advisory committee, and does not adjudicate disagreements