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Establishing Diversity Councils Part 1
Establishing Diversity Councils Part 2

Career Development and Counseling
The Office of Human Resources offers general career counseling to employees on a one-on-one  basis.  Several Human Resources staff members have been trained to offer this enhanced value-added service.  In addition, we have placed a Career Guide on our website as a self-service career reference. After consulting the career guide, if you are interested in receiving career counseling, you may contact the River Campus office, 273-4320 or the Medical Center office, 275-2513.

Recent Events

The University of Rochester supports the YWCA’s Stand Against Racism.
Stand Against Racism is scheduled for Friday, April 29, 2011 across the country. Stand Against Racism is a movement of the YWCA that aims to eliminate racism by raising awareness through its annual event. Stand Against Racism brings people together from all walks of life to raise awareness that racism still exists. 

Safe Space
“Safe Space” is a training initiative intended to create a safer and freer environment for all members of the University community regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. The goal of the program is to provide training to faculty, staff, and students that will qualify them to display a small “Safe Space” sign in their workspaces. The signs will identify trained allies who are available to answer questions or engage in discussions about LGBT issues. Click here for more information.

True Networking Thursdays
The University of Rochester, Office of Faculty Development & Diversity and the Office of Human Resources-Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion will sponsor a reception for members of TNT, interested members of the University and the greater Rochester community. True Networking Thursdays (TNT) is an African American professional networking group established in 1998. The members of TNT consist of community leaders, business owners and other professionals. The purpose is to provide the African-American Community with opportunities for personal and professional awareness, development and interaction. TNT ultimately offers mutual benefits through networking that will strengthen our community. 

The Gift that Keeps on Giving: Hope
Imagine a home without basic living essentials. Imagine children without proper nourishment, not knowing when the next meal will come or even if there will be a next meal. Imagine walking to school in one of Rochester’s winters without proper seasonal clothing. This is a reality for many families in the Greater Rochester Community, our community.

Book Drive and Back to School Supplies Drive were a Huge Success!
The African-American Network (AAN) at the University of Rochester, would like to express its sincere thanks for the tremendous generosity of the faculty, staff, volunteers, and students of the University of Rochester during its two recent community events: the Read to Grow Book Drive and the Back to School Supplies and Book Bag Drive. 

In July, the African-American Network (AAN) at the University of Rochester held its first summer book drive with the goal of increasing children’s literacy by providing new and gently used books to children in need; addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. The University of Rochester community donated over 400 books. Staff members of the African-American Network’s Read to Grow Program, distributed the books to children and families who visit the Flint Street, South Avenue, Southwest Community Center, Arnett and Phyllis Wheatley Community Libraries. We especially want to recognize and thank Friends of Strong for donating 125 books before the actual on-site book drive began.

The Back to School Supplies and Book Drive supported local children in grades K through 12 by providing a jump start to a successful new school year. The goal was to support 150 children with back to school supplies. More than 200 children and their families benefited from this event.  The school supplies were distributed on Saturday August 28th from at Elim Christian Fellowship, located at 765 East Main Street. The families enjoyed free hot dogs, beverages, arts and crafts, and face painting. (September 1, 2010)

Past Events

Contacts: As Human Resources Manager for Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion, Stan Byrd consults with and supports the University administration on issues of diversity and inclusion. His work includes collaborating with Human Resources Development to increase their efforts to integrate issues of diversity and inclusion into training programs; working directly with units and departments; providing general coaching and support to staff; and supporting staff recruitment and retention efforts. For more information about staff diversity, please contact Stan Byrd.

Maintained by the HR Office of Multicultural Affairs and Inclusion and the Office for Faculty Development and Diversity.