Center for
Diversity & Inclusion
Engineering is
for Everyone
As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusive excellence, the Center for Diversity & Inclusion supports and empowers current students from diverse backgrounds through community and academic engagement.
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About the Center for Diversity & Inclusion
Our Mission
The COE’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion at Oregon State University is committed to increasing the number of womxn and underrepresented students pursuing and completing degrees and careers in engineering, while fostering their advancement, success, and sense of community on campus. We create activities and initiatives that provide students with:
- An environment that promotes and prioritizes their achievement and well-being
- Opportunities to become involved on campus (via student organizations, jobs, research, etc.)
- Information about careers and companies
- Opportunities to engage with faculty, alumni, and friends
The Center for Diversity & Inclusion also works and advocates for an inclusive and equitable environment at the COE, by working with other programs and units in the college to ensure adequate policies and practices are implemented.
Our Vision
The COE’s Center for Diversity & Inclusion will be recognized by the college as an engaged, collaborative, and socially just community that is known for its work to empower students from diverse backgrounds through community and academic engagement.
We Create a Better Future
The College of Engineering's 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, Create a Better Future, includes a community goal of inclusive excellence. The Center for Diversity & Inclusion aligns with this goal and joins the college in creating a culture that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Our Inclusive Excellence
The Center supports the goals presented in Oregon State's comprehensive diversity strategic plan, Innovate & Integrate: Plan for Inclusive Excellence. We aim to improve the recruitment of students and employees from underrepresented communities and create an inclusive university climate to support the retention and success of all students and employees.
Ways to Engage
PRESENT AN INFO SESSION
Talk about the company's DEI efforts and initiatives, full-time jobs, internships, or co-ops available
HOST A DINNER/LUNCH
Host an informal gathering with students, and talk about your story, your journey into engineering and the company you represent
HOST A DINNER/LUNCH
Talk about new scholarships or grants being offered by your organization or company