Writing a Diversity Statement (for Graduate Students)

Diversity statements are becoming increasingly common in the academic job application process, but what are they and how do you write one? Participants will learn about the components of a reflective and thoughtful diversity statement, see sample statements, and brainstorm their first draft. Participants will also have the chance to analyze sample diversity statement excerpts with input from the CTL in order to identify the characteristics of an effective statement. Facilitated by Ian Althouse, Center for Teaching and Learning.

By the end of the session, participants should be able to:
– Define the diversity statement and its purpose
– Detail a general structure for a diversity statement
– Analyze and identify the characteristics of an effective diversity statement in order to draft a diversity statement of their own

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