+ 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.
Write about your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity. Describe specific ways you are willing to contribute. You can mention your willingness to contribute to pre-existing programs on the campus or you can express interest in creating new programs based on models at other campuses.
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.
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.
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.
“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.”
+ 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.
Make your statement fit neatly within the allotted space (usually 1-2 pages). Standard formatting is 1" margins and 12-point font size. Experiment with font styles to see which best serve your space requirements, but avoid unusual fonts, which are distracting.