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What Can I Do To Promote Diversity at NCSU?

There are many different ways NC State students, faculty and staff can become involved and promote diversity on campus. One of the easiest ways is to get to know someone that you perceive as being different from you. Trying to see the world from their point of view will expand your world view. On this page you will find a list of suggestions and resources to enhance your awareness, knowledge, and understanding of diversity on our campus and in society.

• Know yourself (Who am I and what do I know and believe about diversity?)

Implicit Association Test (A measure of implicit attitude that people are unwilling or unable to report)

The Big Five Personality Test (Measure of openness to experience and agreeableness)

Internet Personality Inventory

The Big Five Personality Test

• Treat others, as THEY would want to be treated.
  
  
• Understand the benefits of diversity.
  
  
• Understand racism, white identity, and white privilege.
  Below is a list of URL resources on the subject of white privilege.
  These resources are offered to show various perspectives on the
  topic and do not necessarily represent the views of NC State University.

White Privilege Checklist

White Privilege: Race, Politics, and Culture

White Privilege and Anti Racism

• Learn about others who are different from you.
  
  
• Participate in diversity events and activities.
  
  
• Join a campus diversity committee.
  
  
• Contact a diversity office on campus and offer to help.

STUDENTS

• Participate in a diversity club or organization.
  
  
• Enroll in a diversity related academic course.

FACULTY

• Infuse diversity into your courses.
  
  
• Understand and avoid "chill in the classroom." (power point slide 27kb)
  
  
• Serve as an advisor for a student diversity club or organization.

ALL SUPERVISORS

• Hire a diverse workforce
  
  
• Understand how diversity works in organizations.
  
  
• Encourage your employees to attend diversity education/training/events.
  
  
• Lead your diverse organizations effectively.