6 Action Steps in Response to Floyd Protests #EquityMatters

"Shame" on Minnesota license plate protest sign

The protests and uprisings triggered by the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers has many of my white colleagues and friends shook. They truly were surprised by the amount of outrage, anger and fear that Black and Brown folks carry with us every day from perpetually being treated like second-class citizens … Continue reading 6 Action Steps in Response to Floyd Protests #EquityMatters

Cultural Competence & Diversity Terms


The words and phrases used by human resources professionals, social scientists, and culturally competent people can be confusing. It is important to understand them and learn more about these topics.

How to Find A LGBTQ Friendly Workplace


In addition to activities that all job seekers do -- creating a compelling resume and social media profiles, building a meaningful network of contacts -- job seekers from marginalized groups take extra care in finding workplaces that are respectful and inclusive to them.

3 Poverty Events for MN Educators & Community Leaders


11111111111111111111111111111111 THE ART OF MOTIVATING STUDENTS AND ENGAGING EMPLOYERS Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Mankato City Center Hotel, Mankato, MN DETAILS * REGISTRATION Facilitators: Deon Clark and Joshua Olatunde, TCI Solutions. This all-day workshop is designed to provide secondary and postsecondary educators with tools and strategies in the following areas: A) Recognize the diverse cultural characteristics … Continue reading 3 Poverty Events for MN Educators & Community Leaders

JOB ALERT: Positions in Diversity & Biz Development


POSITION A: Paid Internship for Graduate Student A paid internship is available within the Office of Equity and Diversity in MnSCU. This position will be involved in assisting the Director of Diversity Programs and Evaluation conduct a data scanning project for MnSCU institutions. With the support of the Director, the intern will assist in data … Continue reading JOB ALERT: Positions in Diversity & Biz Development