Diversity & Inclusion Our Commitment Roadmap & Progress Dashboards Community & Resources Resources for Students with Disabilities Events Black History Month 2023 2022 2021 2020 Diversity Week 2022 Perspectives Harris has a profound commitment to the diversity of our community and is focused on creating an environment where you can thrive. Explore the various resources available to you at Harris, across the University of Chicago, and throughout the city of Chicago. For disability accommodations and related support, explore our Resources for Students with Disabilities.Resources at HarrisFind support and build connections at Harris.Office of Student Engagement & BelongingHarris’ Office of Student Engagement & Belonging (SEB) is led by Dana Bozeman, the Associate Dean of Student Engagement & Belonging and Diversity Officer at Harris. SEB fosters the professional and career development of Harris students by cultivating co-curricular experiences that; deepens students’ sense of belonging, creates opportunities for mentorship and peer support, instills civic responsibility, facilitates personal development, and promotes overall student wellness.Meet the Student Engagement & Belonging TeamDean of Students OfficeThe Dean of Students Office is committed to ensuring that all students have an environment where they can be their authentic selves and accomplish their best work. The Dean of Students Office assists in coordinating activities for students that promote and encourage the exchange of diverse viewpoints and experiences. We welcome student input and collaboration in shaping our offerings to meet the needs of our students and our society.Meet the Dean of Students OfficeAffinity Groups at Harris Harris student organizations are another outlet to make connections, put policy into practice, and develop and refine your leadership, teamwork, and project management skills.There are several Harris Student Organizations that are committed to serving minority and underrepresented student populations.Explore 30+ Student Organizations at HarrisDiversity & Inclusion Advisory BoardHarris' Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board (DIAB) is a strategic advisory body that provides guidance and consultation to the Dean’s Office on issues of diversity and inclusion, serving as a mechanism for gathering information and feedback, assessing progress towards our goals, and providing regular updates to our community. The DIAB’s members include Harris faculty, students, staff, and alumni who work in conjunction with Harris' Dean and Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion.Meet the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory BoardHarris Public Policy AlumniHarris Public Policy alumni are committed to advancing the work of Harris and regularly give input on behalf of a tremendously diverse, international alumni community. Suggestions and recommendations from this wide network continue to inform the members of the Harris community's approach to diversity and inclusion.The Harris Alumni Council has established a D&I Task Force to help find new ways to engage alumni in this important effort.Meet the Harris Alumni CouncilResources Across CampusThe University of Chicago encourages all members of the campus community to create a more diverse and inclusive environment by working locally within your respective unit. The University has collected resources designed to help support your work.Explore University ResourcesResources and Organizations Across ChicagoMy Block My Hood My CityCenter on HalstedChicago Alliance Against Racist and Political RepressionBrave Space AllianceAdditional Readings11 Books That Examine the History of Racism in AmericaHistory of Police Brutality in AmericaThe Case for Reparations1619 ProjectFreedom is a Constant Struggle by Angela DavisThe New Jim Crow by Michelle AlexanderBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates A Guide for Sustaining Conversations on Racism, Identity, and our Mutual Reality by Steve Burghardt, Kalima DeSuze, Linda Lausell Bryant, & Mohan Vinjamuri13th documentaryA Guide to Being an Ally75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice6 Things White People Can Do To Reach Friends and Family Members to End RacismTeaching ToleranceHow to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change by President ObamaLeadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights report and toolkit (PDF, 5 MB),