A diversity statement is a polished, narrative statement, typically 1–2 pages in length, that describes one's accomplishments, goals, and process to advance excellence in diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging as a teacher and a researcher in higher education.
Perhaps tell a story about how difference or inequity manifests itself in your field and the ways you may have helped struggling students succeed, participated in diversity related programs or leadership opportunities, or shaped your research to include social diversity.
Tell your story. Concentrate on issues such as race, gender, social class and sexual orientation. Avoid false parallels. Write about specific things you have done to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Describe specific ways you are willing to contribute.
A DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) statement, also called “statement of commitment to diversity” or “contributions to diversity statement,” is a brief (1–2 pages) essay in which you are highlighting your contributions with respect to DEI within your classroom, university, and discipline.
Avoid equating issues of gender with issues of race. Both of these concerns are related to diversity and equity, but equating them or making them parallel diminishes the unique concerns related to each and shows that you are not aware of the complexity of issues of diversity and equity.
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.
I believe equal opportunity is extremely important and every student is unique in their own way. I strive to create an open, inclusive, and equal environment in which every student has the opportunity to flourish.
The typical length of a personal statement for graduate school applications is between 500 and 1,000 words.