Resources
Important University Resources
The University of Rochester has several offices that support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts—both at the University level and in the community.
University Offices and Centers
- David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity
- Interfaith Chapel
- Green Center for Career Education and Connections
- Center for Community Engagement
- Center for Urban Education Success (supporting the UR-East High Partnership and urban schools nationwide)
- Office of Equity and Inclusion
- University Counseling Center - Support for AAPI Students (weekly drop-in group)
- Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
- CARE Network
- Paul J. Burgett Intercultural Center
- Office of Disability Resources
University Organizations
- Graduate student life
- University of Rochester Disability Awareness
- University of Rochester Pride Network
- Graduate Women in Science
- Language Center
- UR DREAMers
- ADITI
- ADSE Rochester
- UR SACNAS
- Graduate Students of Color
- Multi-Cultural Student Organizations
- College Diversity Roundtable (CDR) Committee
- Chinese Students and Scholars Association
- Graduate Students Raising Families
- Persian Student Association
- Rochester Indian Association
- QSOC (Queer Students of Color) (A student-led group that both serves as a safe space discussion group and resource for Pride Network events.)
- Asian American Alliance
- Forté Campus at Rochester
Professional Organizations
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE)
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Association of Women in Computing
- Women in Computing Conference
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Engineers without Borders
Diversity Talks, Websites, and More...
We recommend the following talks and websites for insightful perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- REAL Conversations series (Rochester’s Equity and Access Leadership monthly lecture)