Highlight the importance of diversity to the organization and its alignment with the organization's. mission and vision. Communicate the benefits of diversity and inclusion for the organization. Identify specific areas of diversity, such as socioeconomic or racial diversity, valued by the organization.
Diversity statements typically do one or more of the following: Give examples of a candidate's past contributions to diversity. Demonstrate an understanding of the particular diversity and equity related issues and needs in a candidate's field, or in higher education more generally.
I am eager to continue working with students from diverse backgrounds at X college/university. I am passionate about ensuring that people from all backgrounds are able to thrive, especially in their academic endeavors.
+ Some possible diversity statement prompts Describe how you would add diversity to the program. Describe your experience with diversity and diverse populations. How has your background influenced your worldviews? How will you contribute to a culture of inclusion? Describe your thoughts on systemic racism.
“Our approach to diversity is simple: it's about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diversity initiatives that support all, we're doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace and world.”
You could mention how you understand that different people have different needs and issues they face, and experience life in very different ways due to a diverse range of factors such as socio-economic background, race, gender identity and orientation.
Don't (over)rely on self-disclosure. While you may choose to disclose the social identities you hold while narrating what motivates your commitment to EDIB work, your diversity statement should focus on the work you have done and will do to create diverse, inclusive, and equitable spaces of higher education.