Resources for Students of Color

Slide Guides

These slide guides are formulated to provide practical advice regarding career employment and professional aspirations. We encourage students to use these guides as a starting point in seeking further resources to assist their analysis.

More Than Words: Assessing a Company’s Commitment to Diversity Part I

To assess a company’s commitment to diversity, we can begin with what the company says about itself, especially in key areas that influence their practices. This guide will help you establish clarifying questions with regards to a company’s:

Vision, Mission and Values
Definition of Diversity
Diversity Narrative

More Than Words: Assessing a Company’s Commitment to Diversity Part II

How does the company hold itself accountable for meeting diversity and inclusion goals? How do hiring practices, promotion and training reflect the company’s commitment to diversity? This guide highlights questions regarding best practices in the following areas:

Recruitment
Retention
Advancement
Training
Support

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Interview Questions

Things to consider/ask employers as it relates to diversity, equity, & inclusion at their company.

* Please click here for series references and further reading.

Explore Resources with Our Campus Partners

MAKUU Black Cultural Center offers students support through programming, outreach, and resources designed to encourage growth and leadership.

Pan-Asian American Community House provides opportunities for leadership development and mentoring, as well as a number of resources for students.

La Casa Latina encourages students through mentorship, coalition building active cultural dialogues and resource development for cultural awareness.

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A directory of 500+ employers with dedicated diversity hiring programs consolidated by Gorick Ng.

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