Division of Diversity and Inclusion

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Diverse Community

The variety of backgrounds and perspectives represented in the RIT community enriches the learning experience for all.

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Multicultural Events & Trainings

College & Careers

Full Page Event

Friday, August 2, 2019 - 1:30pm to Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 4:00pm

Gordon Field House and Activities Center

College & Careers

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Friday, July 19, 2019 - 1:30pm to Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 4:00pm

Gordon Field House and Activities Center

RIT Diversity News

RIT & AT&T Mobile Tech Lab brings hands-on STEM education to Rochester high schools »

RIT's Expressions of King's Legacy rescheduled for March 7 »

Women in Business officers to travel to Google headquarters »

The GRE fails to identify students that will graduate and hurts diversity, new study finds »

'Leaves of the Poetry Tree,' based on children's poetry and prose, brings interpretive dance to life for deaf and hearing audiences »

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Testimonials

FSP has provided me with support on campus and assisted with my cultural search in understanding who I am.
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Tiffany Cable

Manufacturing and Mechanical Systems Integration

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The OFR has played a significant role in increasing access to diverse talent at RIT.
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Marcos Esterman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering

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MCAS (Multicultural Center for Academic Success) has also been a huge part of my support system.
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Bria Cherebin

Chemical Engineering

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I'm First has helped me figure out where I'm supposed to be, how to achieve my goals, and guided me to be successful both during and after my collegiate years.
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Brianna Jones

Computing and Information Technology

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MCAS has been my biggest supporter while I’ve been here, and has made college feel like a much easier task than it really is.
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Samuel McClarin

Business Management

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HEOP has always been prepared to battle with their students, through academic difficulties and even personal matters.
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Jhade Benitez

Advertising Photography

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The Office of Faculty Recruitment plays a vital role in our continuing pursuit of embodying inclusivity as a core value
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Margaret Bailey, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Faculty Associate to the Provost for ADVANCE – PI, and Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Kate Gleason College of Engineering

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I value the doors FFCEP opened for me and give back by taking part in the program to help others understand the rewards a tenure-track faculty position provides them.
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Reginald E. Rogers, Jr., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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RIT HEOP program convinced me that I made the right choice when I came to RIT because the program ensured that I have the best college experience while I am here.
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S.M. Huq

Microelectronics

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HEOP has helped me adopt the proper everyday habits I need to be successful here.
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Davierraven Simmons

Electro-Mechanical Technology

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I will always be grateful to the McNair/LSAMP program at RIT for helping me to grow and giving me confidence to face real world.
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Saddam Alrobaie

Biotechnology

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The Future Stewards Program has created a community that is welcoming to Indigenous students of all backgrounds.
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Brendan John

Computational Mathematics

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My favorite part of my job as the COS College Liaison to OFR is attending the Compact Conference for Diversity each fall.
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Laura Tubbs

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and Professor

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Transition from community college to four-year institute was challenging but being part of McNair/LSAMP program I was able to gain experience and confidence.
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Fatima Zara

Biotechnology

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The resources and support from MCAS have been a huge part of my success at RIT.
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Melissa St Preux

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This is my first year and I can already say I love college thanks to the HEOP program for all the support it has to offer.
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Maria Tovar

Business Management

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Diversity is ingrained in the RIT culture and it plays an integral role in who we are
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André O. Hudson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Thomas H. Gosnell School of Life Sciences, College of Science

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The HEOP community has shaped my ability to grow not only as a person, but as a professional.
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Ja’Nai Gray

Criminal Justice/Sociology

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Thanks to the Rochester City Scholars initiative, all of this became a financial possibility for me and my family!
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Elaine Dolan

Biomedical Sciences/Biology

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I applaud the efforts the Office of Faculty Recruitment have made to diversify our university.
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Dr. Jeremy Haefner

Past RIT Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

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