I recognize that discrimination can be direct or indirect and take place at both institutional and personal levels. I believe that such discrimination is unacceptable and am committed to providing equality of opportunity for all by eliminating any and all discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimization.
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.
Ideally, you would start with a thesis statement that summarizes your values within DEI (e.g., commitment to building a just society, decentering privileged voices in your discipline, amplifying marginalized voices in your teaching and research) and provide examples throughout the statement to support how you've done ...
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.
“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.”
We promote dignity in the workplace We are committed to providing great working practices, resources and training. We are also committed to ensuring our people are a reflection of the communities we serve. We ensure that our recruitment and promotion processes are fair and open to all.
My commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as demonstrated by my past experiences, align well with this philosophy. As a woman in the sciences, I have seen firsthand how the academic environment can be unwelcoming, unfair and inequitable because of not fitting into a particular gender schema.
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.