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CREATING
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“ Creating the Next
We will recruit, develop, retain, and engage a diverse cadre of students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, interests, and talents, creating a campus community that exemplifies the best in all of us — in our intellectual pursuits, our diversity of thought, our personal integrity, and our inclusive excellence.
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— Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan: Designing the Future
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Bringing Together Multiple Perspectives Georgia Tech’s commitment to diversity is woven into the fabric of our strategic vision and mission as a leading technological institution in the 21st century. We are focused on fully engaging the campus community — a community that represents a rich tapestry of backgrounds, perspectives, interests, and talents — and celebrating diversity in all its forms. At Tech, our community is unbound by stereotypes or limitations. We value the brilliance and power of our people and their unique perspectives, putting it all to work to define what’s next. Diverse collaboration often sparks great innovation — creating the next big solutions that will improve human life in a meaningful way. Georgia Tech offers: • Increased equity for faculty and staff through award-winning initiatives from Institute Diversity’s ADVANCE Program; • A main campus that is located LGBTQIA Resource Center; in an international city with Staff Diversity, Inclusion, a growing reputation as a and Engagement; and worldwide technological leader. Center for the Study of Women, Science, and • An increasingly global presence Technology units, in places such as Costa Rica, among others. France, Singapore, and China. • A commitment to inclusive excellence “from the top,” outlined in our 25-year Strategic Plan.
• Consistent national rankings as one of the nation’s top schools for awarding STEM degrees to underrepresented students.
• Diverse research partnerships with businesses and government agencies.
• Strengthened student pipelines and pathways to success through proven diversity programs from the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion and the LGBTQIA Resource Center, among others.
• An openness to continually reexamining and refreshing policies and procedures in the midst of a rapidly changing world.
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ACHIEVING INCLUSIVE
EXCELLENCE Institute Diversity is Georgia Tech’s leader in advancing a culture of inclusive excellence that is open to all perspectives and intellectual pursuits, advocating for mutual respect among Our Vision To support and advance the attainment of a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community by promoting inclusive excellence strategies in Georgia Tech’s teaching, research, recruitment, hiring and promotion, and service endeavors.
faculty, staff, and students. Founded in 2010, Institute Diversity offers programs, initiatives, and events that promote a culture of collegiality, close collaboration, global perspective, intercultural respect, and thoughtful interaction — ultimately building a stronger “One Georgia Tech” campus community. Our Mission To advance a spirit of inclusive excellence that will be exemplified by: • A welcoming, diverse, and inclusive culture. • Mutual respect among faculty, staff, and students. • Diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and intellectual pursuits. • A shared responsibility of academic excellence and equity.
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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognizes Georgia Tech as an institution with a “longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion” during his Commencement speech. Alternative Media Access Center Director Christopher Lee and Institute Diversity Associate Vice President Julie Ancis receive a U.S. Department of Education First in the World Grant to expand access of digital content for students with print-related disabilities at minority-serving institutions.
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Even though privacy and safety are often concerns, it is important to raise awareness about programs like Trans 101 to continue building a stronger trans community and inclusive culture at Georgia Tech.
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— Aiden Payne, graduate student, Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering
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Institute Diversity, in collaboration with Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, launches the Leading Women@Tech program to create empowerment opportunities for senior and emerging women leaders.
Units and Initiatives at a Glance
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Many staff women feel isolated at Georgia Tech, and they are seeking more career advancement and collaboration opportunities. I look forward to learning, sharing, giving, supporting, and growing in the Leading Women@Tech program. — Amy Henry, executive director, Office of International Education
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UNITS AND INITIATIVES
AT A GLANCE Institute Diversity is comprised of the following units and initiatives addressing the needs of historically underrepresented groups within the Georgia Tech community: ADVANCE Program • Works with academic administration and faculty to promote an integrated institutional approach to the advancement of women and minorities in academia. Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion Focuses on the recruitment, retention, and advancement of underrepresented minority and women students and houses the following units and initiatives: • Office of Hispanic Initiatives (OHI) – Provides programs and pathways to success for the Hispanic/Latino community, including current and prospective students and their families, faculty, and staff. • OMED: Educational Services – Provides programs and pathways to success for traditionally underrepresented students: AfricanAmerican, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, and Multiracial. • Outreach Initiative – Assists Georgia Tech in discovering and developing our future pool of talented and diverse students. • Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology (WST)’s Student Partnerships – Develops initiatives and collaborations that promote faculty and student interaction around research and practices in STEM.
LGBTQIA Resource Center • Provides programs, events, and resources for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, and ally community, including students, faculty, and staff. Research and Institute Collaborations • Develops funding proposals directed to local, state, and federal agencies, foundations, and corporations to achieve Georgia Tech’s vision for inclusive excellence. Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement • Offers programs, events, and resources for staff to guide cultural transformation. Center for the Study of Women, Science, and Technology (WST)’s Faculty Partnerships • Establishes and expands collaboration among faculty through research and programming initiatives.
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At the LGBTQIA Resource Center’s annual Lavender Graduation and Lavender Awards, graduating students stand beside Student Life Vice President and Dean of Students John Stein (front left) and Institute Diversity Vice President Archie Ervin (front right). Student participation has increased significantly since Lavender Graduation was introduced to the campus community several years ago. Institute Diversity, in collaboration with Georgia Tech’s ADVANCE Program, offers workshops for faculty focused on implicit bias and perceptions of competence. An overwhelming majority (88 percent) of participants would recommend the workshop to colleagues.
OMED: Educational Services’ Challenge, a five-week intensive summer program, helps prepare incoming freshmen for a successful college career, both academically and socially. “Because of the Challenge program, I met some of my closest friends and earned a 4.0 GPA during my first semester at Georgia Tech.” - Kyle Woumn, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science
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Staff Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement offers six Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Georgia Tech to provide forums where likeminded employees can enhance their employment experience. There are more than 1,400 faculty and staff members of the ERGs.
Residents in the WST Learning Community participate in monthly dinner conversations focusing on academic and career development topics. More than 1,200 young women have lived in the WST Learning Community since 2000 and remain connected as an online alumnae community.Â
Goizueta Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship recipients gather to be honored at an annual reception, hosted by OHI. More than 200 Hispanic/Latino students have been supported by Goizueta Foundation Scholarships and Fellowships to date.
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EVENTS
AT A GLANCE Institute Diversity partners with departments and organizations across campus to host lectures and symposia that advance a culture of inclusive excellence at Georgia Tech. The select events below are sponsored by Institute Diversity in collaboration with the Office of the President and Division of Student Life, among others. Intercultural Lecture Series
• MLK Lecture – Features a renowned thought leader who addresses the ongoing global struggle for social justice, social courage, and sustainable social change during Georgia Tech’s commemoration of the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. • Black History Month Lecture – Presents a renowned thought leader who discusses culture and climate on college campuses during Black History Month. • WST Distinguished Lecturer – Honors an outstanding contributor to research, practices, and/or policy on women, science, and technology. • Hispanic Heritage Month Lecture – Hosts a renowned thought leader who spotlights the contributions of Hispanics/ Latinos in science and society during Hispanic Heritage Month. Diversity Symposium
• Features a variety of lectures, panels, and workshops on building and sustaining an inclusive campus community.
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Jeff Johnson, an award-winning journalist, activist, and political commentator, offers remarks at the MLK Lecture.
National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial speaks at the Diversity Symposium on “Redefining Civil Rights in the 21st Century.”
Intel Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Rosalind L. Hudnell, Intel Scholars Michelle Collins and Sean Rodrigues, and Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson connect at the Focus President’s Dinner.
Events at a Glance
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RECOGNIZING
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EXCELLENCE Institute Diversity offers the following award opportunities to recognize campus community members who are achieving academic and inclusive excellence: • Diversity Champion Awards – Honors faculty, staff, students, and units who actively demonstrate and positively promote the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the campus community. • Faces of Inclusive Excellence – Recognizes faculty, staff, and students who have distinguished themselves in research, teaching, and/or service, and are committed to making Tech among the most highly respected technology-focused learning institutions in the world. • Lavender Awards – Recognizes faculty, staff, students, and alumni who have made Tech a safer and more inclusive environment for the LGBTQIA community. • Tower Awards – Celebrates the academic achievements of underrepresented minority and women students.
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“My experience in the Focus program is why I’m at Georgia Tech today. The amount of information and support received during Focus is so abundant that it didn’t take me long to become confident in my ability to be a successful Ph.D. student here.” — Melanie Quiver, Ph.D. student, School of Biological Sciences
CEISMC receives the Diversity Champion Award in the unit category at the Diversity Symposium.
Hosted by OMED: Educational Services, the Tower Awards ceremony celebrates the academic achievements of underrepresented students at Georgia Tech.
Recognizing Inclusive Excellence
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VALUING DIVERSITY AS A COMMUNITY Diversity is a community value; it isn’t limited to one office or event. Institute Diversity works closely with Tech’s campus organizations that support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. To view these organizations, visit diversity.gatech.edu.
Georgia Tech awards more undergraduate engineering degrees to women than any other school. — American Society for Engineering Education
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I’m grateful to WST for setting up such a diverse array of events from which we can learn and grow.
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— Shinjini Das, alumna, H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering, and former resident, WST Learning Community
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In addition to scholarship and fellowship programs, which provide much-needed funding to our students, OHI provides mentoring and networking events that are key to the success of our students after graduation.
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— Rosario Gerhardt, School of Materials Science and Engineering Professor and Goizueta Foundation Faculty Chair
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Georgia Tech is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top schools for awarding bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in STEM fields to AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, and Native Americans. — Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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