Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Committed to Building a Diverse and Inclusive Community

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion serves to promote a campus culture where the individual's unique presence is valued, experience is respected, and everyone belongs.

We celebrate the intrinsic value of each individual from all ages, disabilities, races, economic status, ethnic backgrounds, genders, religions, sexual orientations, and other diverse perspectives and individual differences. We are committed to respect, inclusiveness, tolerance and sensitivity everywhere within our campus community.

Rose-Hulman is committed to promoting a safe and affirming campus climate for all students, faculty, and staff. The Center for Diversity and Inclusion affirms this responsibility to promote a welcoming place for one and all by:

Creating a diverse and inviting campus environment for all
Providing diversity and inclusion education experiences
Engaging in strategic outreach, recruiting, and support to diverse audiences
Creating awareness and goodwill for Rose across diverse communities

We are here to provide students, faculty and staff with cultural and community building programming, intercultural dialogue and interaction, and learning opportunities. We encourage everyone to get involved. Commit to attending the Center’s programming. We’ve got a great lineup that is sure to impact our campus is a meaningful way!

Learn more about our diversity programs and services below.

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Scholarships

Paying for college can be an intimidating prospect. Learn more about scholarships for underrepresented students.

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Identity and Affinity Organizations

Our student chapters of national professional organizations provide support, host events and facilitate networking for their members at Rose-Hulman. They also play a key role in educating our campus about ethnic and cultural differences, and extend their reach into the local community through service and mentoring activities.

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National Society of Black Engineers

NSBE is dedicated to both the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals.

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Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers

SHPE empowers the Hispanic community to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support and development.

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Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers

SASE exists to prepare Asian heritage scientists and engineers for success in the global business world.

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Society of Women Engineers

SWE supports women in engineering through professional development and networking opportunities.

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Unity

Unity is a student organization providing a safe place where people can be themselves without fear of prejudice or hate. We also promote a campus environment that is tolerant of all people.

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Photo Tour

Our Photo Tour will give you a good idea of the beauty of our storied campus. But we still want you to come see for yourself!

Photo Tour

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Featured Faculty: Dr. Carlotta Berry

Dr. Carlotta Berry is passionate about helping students reach their potential—that’s one reason why she helped establish the RoseBUD program to support women and minority students.

Meet Dr. Berry

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Featured Faculty: Dr. Gustavo Garcia

Making a difference is important to Dr. Gustavo Garcia. That’s why he’s served as a faculty advisor for Rose-Hulman’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders.

Meet Dr. Garcia

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Featured Faculty: Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley

Recipient of Rose-Hulman’s Board of Trustees’ Outstanding Scholar Award, Dr. Sudipa Mitra-Kirtley is passionate about providing research experience to students.

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Featured Faculty: Dr. Craig Downing

Interim Dean of Lifelong Learning, Director of Graduate Studies and Head of the Department of Engineering Management

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Featured Faculty: Daniel Chang

Dr. Daniel Chang is dedicated to his students. Outside the classroom, he is a faculty advisor for several clubs and organizations on campus.

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Featured Faculty: John Aidoo

Recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Teacher Award, Dr. John Aidoo is passionate about teaching and mentoring civil engineering students

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2019-20 Campus & Community Diversity Events

2019 Campus & Community Diversity Events

We educate the campus community on diversity issues with a variety of events, speakers and activities throughout the academic year.

Diversity Connect
October 1, 2019
Meet employers the day before the Fall Career Fair. Highlights include leadership workshops, a corporate luncheon and networking event. Recruiters and employers get more info here.

Senior Weekend
March 13-14, 2020

SPARK! Competition
March 14, 2020

Diversity Speaker Series
Information on the 2019-20 speakers coming soon!

Diversity Travels Abroad!
Information on the 2019-20 event coming soon!

Diversity Events for Prospective Students

Find out what it’s really like to go to college at Rose-Hulman. Both NSBE and SWE host overnight visit events for prospective students, where you’ll stay in a residence hall, eat in the dining hall, attend special events and meet some really cool people.

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SPARK Competition

The annual SPARK competition for high school and college students promotes innovation and creative design through the use of teamwork, networking and mentorship in an exciting and challenging environment.

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Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Meadows

After earning her undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering, Lauren stayed on to complete a master’s of engineering management before becoming a clinical engineering manager.

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Alumni Spotlight: Thomas Reives

A 2008 mechanical engineering alumnus, Thomas says his best advice for students is, “Get to know what works best for you and define success for yourself.”

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Alumni Spotlight: Jorge-Luis Leon

Jorge-Luis began his engineering career as a Certification Engineer on the 737 Airplane Program at Boeing.

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Center for Diversity & Inclusion News

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Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes Kor to Share Her Story in Campus Convocation

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Global Soap Project Founder Derreck Kayongo Being Featured in MLK Jr. Day Convocation

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DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT

We recognize that Rose-Hulman is part of a mutually dependent, multicultural community. As an institution devoted to excellence in education, we acknowledge our responsibility to teach students the skills they need to excel in their chosen field, including the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Our goal is to help our students become global leaders. To achieve this goal, we will:

Promote diversity in all aspects of our community life
Encourage every individual to respect the inherent dignity of others
Recruit and retain students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds
Strive to broaden understanding of each individual’s unique contribution to society
Challenge stereotypes to build a broader and more inclusive world view

Plan Your Visit!

The best way to get to know Rose-Hulman is by seeing it for yourself. We host campus visit days throughout the year, or you can schedule an individual visit. Our friendly admissions counselors would love to hear from you!

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