Students of Color

Assess an Organization’s Culture

• Mission, Values, and Goals: How does the organization prioritize inclusion? What’s in their mission statement and goals?
• Demographics: What percentage of employees are from various demographic groups at all levels of the organization?
• Affinity Groups: Does the organization offer special interest groups for employees?
• Workplace Environment: During your interview, observe interactions among the staff. How does the staff treat one another?
• Mentorship: Does the organization have opportunities for professional growth?

Connect with Yale’s Cultural Centers

The cultural centers at Yale are open to all and serve as gathering places for communities of various backgrounds. They foster a sense of cultural identity, encourage student leadership, facilitate critical reflection, and stimulate informed action and advocacy. They also act as social hubs for students, supplementing the larger Yale community.

The Office for Graduate Student Development and Diversity (OGSDD) is committed to building and maintaining a caring community of scholars where students from all backgrounds and experiences are supported in their goals and pursuits.

Engage Alumni and Professionals

Visit the Informational Interviewing page to learn how to connect with alums working in various job functions and industries to learn about their experiences. Use Cross Campus, Yale’s online networking and mentoring program.

Evaluate Organizations

• Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity
• DiversityComm, Inc
• Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index