Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Resources
²Ø¾«¸ó offers a wide range of student services in support of the mission of the university and the population it serves. Together, they effectively meet the needs of a diverse student body.
Student Engagement and Intercultural Experiences
By engaging with our services and programs students will advance their critical thinking, social consciousness, cultural competency and personal development skills.
Hispanic-Serving Institution Programs
As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, ²Ø¾«¸ó seeks to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students through programs such as HSI STEM.
McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal program granted by the Department of Education. Our mission is to provide 25 promising undergraduates per year who identify as first-generation with financial need or underrepresented in graduate education with the knowledge necessary to achieve and successfully complete a research-based advanced degree.
Student Support Services – STEM
SSS Stem collectively engages, recruits and retains a cohort of 120 STEM students per year who identify as first-generation, low income or have a documented disability. The program helps students stay on track, achieve academically, persist and graduate on time by providing high-quality holistic, proactive and comprehensive supportive services.
Equity Teaching Academy
The Equity Teaching Academy is a faculty development program centered on issues of equity, difference, and inclusion in teaching and learning. It aims to: educate instructors on issues of equitable teaching and learning in higher education and at RU; create productive conditions for participants to reflect on their pedagogy and pursue areas for growth; provide opportunities for peer interaction, collaboration, and leadership; empower participants to build the collective pedagogical expertise among the RU faculty; and contribute to a culture of belonging among RU faculty and students.
Pre-College Access Programs
Pre-college access programs, such as the Black Male Leadership Academy, provide high school students with a wide range of college-readiness experiences.
Reentry Support Institute
Since 1989, the Reentry Support Institute has provided skills training, employment preparation and case management assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals returning to the Chicagoland area.