Writing a Diversity Statement Tell your story. Focus on commonly accepted understandings of diversity and equity. Avoid false parallels. Write about specific things you have done to help students from underrepresented backgrounds succeed. Highlight any programs for underrepresented students you've participated in.
Santa Clara University embraces our diverse community of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni, a community that is enriched by people of different backgrounds, respectful of the dignity of all its members, and enlivened by our collective efforts to support our students and the university's mission.
SCU's GIHC is an affinity space for first through senior year LGBTQ+ students and their allies. In addition to creating a safe space for students of all identities, this community embraces honest dialogue about gender, sexuality, and intersectionality as a means towards self-awareness.
Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
One of the greatest things about Santa Clara University is its robust religious, spiritual, and worldview diversity. Religious and spiritual diversity is such an important value here at SCU not in spite of our Jesuit, Catholic tradition, but because of it.
I am firmly committed to diversity and equity in all areas of campus life. In this class, we will work to promote an anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels safe and welcome. I recognize that discrimination can be direct or indirect and take place at both institutional and personal levels.
The contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement should describe your knowledge, past experiences, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In 2019, 52.9% of undergraduates identified as a race/ethnicity other than white compared to 36.3% in 2007.