University of Illinois: Diversity and Inclusion Overview

University of Illinois: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Overview

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Overview

A Successful Corporate World Starts with Diverse University of Illinois Talent.

A Note from the Chancellor

Illinois: Fast facts

“ We must fundamentally recognize that diversity is not simply a problem to be addressed. Instead, we must embrace it as the most powerful tool for creativity and innovation that we can ever possess. Our ability to embrace, encourage and adapt to the accelerating diversity of cultures, ideas and

The Class of 2023 is the most diverse class in our history, with 23.2% coming from underrepresented backgrounds, with increases in African American students and Latinx students, and a higher percentage of first-generation students at 24.7% . The 949 international students are globally diverse, hailing from 40 countries, more than in previous years. *Source: https://impact. strategicplan.illinois.edu/ class-of-2023-sets-records- for-enrollment-diversity- excellence/

identities is essential for any personal, institutional and societal progress. Our differences should fuel our creative spirit and lead us to consider new perspectives and possibilities. They should lead us to knowledge we would never find within the confines of who we are today nor within the narrow worldviews we construct individually. When we create a community that welcomes every new voice and considers every new viewpoint as a catalyst for innovation, we suddenly find the potential for things we’ve never dreamed about doing, trying or achieving . ”

Robert J. Jones, Chancellor

Message from OCR Leadership

The Office of Corporate Relations is excited to share this high-level overview of diversity based initiatives on campus with our corporate partners. This book contains fast facts, charts and programmatic overviews of programs on campus that empower student diversity, student from low income families, first generation college goers, gender based diversity, students with disabilities, cultural houses, LGBTQ students, veterans, and internationals students. This large and diverse student body coupled with our tremendous breadth and depth in academics make Illinois a top destination for talent acquisition. Diversity and inclusion are at the top of the priority list in the board room today and corporate partners can demonstrate their commitment to diversity and inclusion by investing in programs that impact all students. The staff at the OCR is ready to help you to address your company’s diversity needs.

“The Office of Corporate Relations welcomes our corporate partners to work with Illinois on building a robust diverse pipeline that includes people of varying gender, age, religion, race, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion, languages, education, and abilities.” #1 most disability friendly university. Our freshman class is 46% female and we are a top 3 largest supplier of women engineers. We are reducing financial barriers and fulfilling our land-grant mission by covering tuition and fees for all qualified in-state students. Opportunities abound to engage with our students and develop a robust talent pipeline from the University of Illinois. We have developed this guide to inform, inspire, and most importantly put the Power of I in industry .

Pradeep Khanna, Associate Vice Chancellor for Corporate Relations and Economic Development

Corporations have long sought out the University of Illinois to address recruitment needs to attract high-quality talent. The University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign excels in recruiting and graduating historically underrepresented students and we are home to the largest number of historically underrepresented students in the Big 10. We are also global with 116 countries represented in our international students. We were the first to provide students with disabilities access to all university services, curricula, and facilities, and are recognized as the

Index

Student Diversity Data ∙ Fast Facts ∙ Charts ∙ Ways to Engage

Gender Diversity ∙ Fast Facts ∙ Charts ∙ Ways to Engage

LGBTQ at Illinois ∙ Ways to Engage

Illinois Supports Students from Low Income Families ∙ Program Overviews ∙ Charts ∙ Ways to Engage

Students with Disabilities ∙ Fast Facts ∙ Program Overviews ∙ Ways to Engage

Veterans at Illinois ∙ Fast Facts ∙ Program Overviews ∙ Ways to Engage

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First Generation College

Cultural Diversity ∙ Ways to Engage ∙ Program Overviews

International Student Data ∙ Fast Facts ∙ Charts ∙ Ways to Engage

Goers ∙ Charts ∙ Program Overviews ∙ Division of

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General Studies - Charts ∙ Ways to Engage

New Corporate Driven Initiatives

Diversity Partners FOCUS Initiative for Underrepresented First-Generation Undergraduate Students

Program Goals The primary objective of the Diversity Partners FOCUS Initiative is to eliminate the gap in post-graduation outcomes and starting salaries between underrepresented students -first-generation college graduates and their peers. We intend to level the playing field by: Increasing awareness of and providing exposure to professional opportunities in a wide range of industries and job functions and teaching key career management competencies, such as professional networking, resume and cover letter writing, job search strategies, effective interviewing skills and professional brand building Fostering the development of critical career readiness competencies that are expected by employers and prepare college graduates for successful transition to the workplace, including professional communication, teamwork and leadership Cultivating a professional network through intentional interaction with mentors and advocates from partner organizations through workshops, networking events and corporate site visits Ensuring participants effectively compete for vital professional experiences, including internships and co-ops Empowering students to craft and confidently tell their story as it relates to their skills, experiences and professional goals and increasing confidence and career self-efficacy skills

The Diversity Partners FOCUS (Fostering Opportunity, Community, and Unwavering Support) Initiative seeks to mitigate the disparities in post-graduation outcomes for our UR-FG graduates as they launch their careers and professional lives. The initiative will support and prepare

our UR-FG students for post-graduation success by providing targeted academic, personal and professional development resources that expand awareness of career opportunities; focus on developing self- awareness, confidence, and career self-efficacy competencies; build a strong community of support through peer and industry professional engagement; develop an awareness of corporate culture and the skills required to succeed in this environment; and increase access to vital experiential learning opportunities, including leadership programs, undergraduate research, internships, and co-ops. The programming and resources delivered through the Diversity Partners FOCUS initiative will positively impact the career trajectory, earnings potential, and economic security of underrepresented students -first-generation students for years to come, allowing them to invest more into their generation of their family, further their education and have more disposable income to give back within their own communities. This program builds upon the success of the pilot program funded by Synchrony in 2019-20.

Microsoft Accessibility Lighthouse Program

The OCR partnered with the Microsoft Accessibility Lighthouse Program to build digitally accessible classrooms, increase the number of Computer Science students who design accessible software, encourage students with autism to pursue studies and careers in the STEM disciplines, and support the use of Microsoft digital accessibility tools in classrooms.

Microsoft partnered with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to launch the Microsoft Accessibility Lighthouse Program. Microsoft’s vision is to make Illinois a lighthouse for students with disabilities, where Microsoft sees opportunities to create rich interactions between their accessibility team and Illinois disability programs, promote widespread use of Microsoft accessibility tools across campus, engage with Illinois to formally assess effectiveness of their accessibility tools, and partner with us to increase the pipeline of tech graduates with disabilities. A $200,000 gift launched a full day of events included College of Applied Health Sciences, Grainger College of Engineering, College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and College of Education with faculty presentations, unit visits, and remarks from Microsoft’s University Relations and Accessibility teams.

Thanks to the Microsoft funding, DRES Career Services was able to hire two part- time grad students who helped facilitate several activities throughout 2019, including an Autism Hiring Conference, Recruiter’s Forum Panel on Disability, a Diversity and Inclusion Networking Exchange, Autism Allyship workshops, professional mentoring program, and participate in the annual Career Services Conference that focused on disability with 24 Illinois career services offices from across campus in attendance. The Microsoft Lighthouse Accessibility Program continues to be a beacon for Illinois to shine a light on our campus as a great place for students with autism to gain an amazing education and be well prepared to enter the workforce.

We also initiated a “Resume Book” for individuals with disabilities (unemployed/ underemployed) in conjunction with “Catalyze: A Networking Event” at Research Park and developed and piloted “Disability Awareness @Work” Training to improve disability awareness/competency. We are able to provide 1:1 career coaching, workshops (on topics such as: interview preparation, disclosure and accommodations) and job readiness skills training to over 3,000 students registered with visible/invisible disabilities.

Student Diversity Data

#1 Most underrepresented minorities among top-ranked Midwest universities

*National Center for Education Statistics

1 2

2 2

Enrollment of Undergraduate

321

1692

286

138

266

818

Students Fall 2020

Applied Health Sci Total: 3,903 978

752

240

Fine and Applied Arts Total: 3,184

312

5336

2387

Liberal Arts and Sci Total: 22,200

127

1766

2023

331

Media Total: 1,576

11963

111

114 573

943

Education Total: 1,107 237

123

School of Social Work Total: 502

2251

3216

Grainger Engineering Total: 13,365

264

Total Students of Color

655

9 13

4618

Black

2134

1 2

314

102

7206

Hispanic

627

1132

14566

6626

Gies Business Total: 5,167

Total 46,782

Asian

33382

Native American

2989

2 1

514

175

Hawaiian/ Pacific Isl

1009 Agr, Cons, and Env Sci Total: 4,725

246

Students of color make up 44% of undergraduate students at the University of Illinois

Other

2778

Post-Graduation Outcomes for Historically Underrepresented Bachelor Degree Recipients by College August 2016 – May 2019

Number of Bachelor Degree Recipients

Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients Who Secured First Destination

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

88%

ACES

91%

ACES

89% 88% 87%

Applied Health Sciences

Education

95%

91% 92%

Education

Fine + Applied Arts

97% 96%

Fine + Applied Arts

Gies Business

94% 95%

Gies Business

Grainger Engineering

87% 86% 87%

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Grainger Engineering

Media

Liberal Arts and Sciences

90%

93% 94%

Social Work

Media

89%

Total

Social Work

91%

Knowledge Rate of Graduate Outcomes For Bachelor Degree Recipients

Salary of Full-Time Employed Bachelor Degree Recipients

69%

$51K

ACES

ACES Applied Health Sciences Education Fine + Applied Arts Gies Business Grainger Engineering Liberal Arts and Sciences Media Social Work Total

75%

$50K

64%

$35K

Applied Health Sciences

80%

$45K

53%

$46.6K

Historically Underrepresented Students of Color

Education

82%

$41K

63%

$49K

Fine + Applied Arts

70%

$41.5K

89%

$62K

Gies Business

76%

$63K

Other

78%

$70K

Grainger Engineering

91%

$73K

63%

$40K

Liberal Arts and Sciences

66%

$54K

* Secured First Destination = Employed, pursuing additional education, or volunteering within six months of graduation Source: IlliniSuccess.Illinois. edu

83%

$40K $41K

Media

74%

79%

$33.5K $31.1K

Social Work

72%

68%

$55K

Total

76%

$60K

Ways to Engage

Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects AAAEA-UIUC is dedicated to helping its members succeed and advance in their professions by networking and interacting among each others through technical, educational, and social activities and events. Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) Illinois ALPFA is the Association of Latino Professionals for America, and it is the the premier Latino business organization within the Gies College of Business. 100 Strong 100 Strong promotes high academic achievement, community building, and leadership in order to retain all African American students.

College of Business, Department of Accountancy Diversity Scholarship The Accountancy Diversity Scholarship program seeks to provide financial support to students who will further the Department’s diversity objectives. The department seeks a mix of students with varying backgrounds and experiences to achieve a student class diversity that has the potential to enrich everyone’s education and thus make the accountancy student class greater than the sum of its parts. The Diane Moore and Ann Moore Endowed Scholarship Diane Moore is a Chicago Police Officer who places a high premium on education as a means to breaking societal barriers. Officer Moore believes that if children receive a quality education, they can combat social injustices. Her passion for justice and equitable education was instilled in her by her mother Ann Moore. The scholarship, which bears both of their names, represents their value for education. This fund is designated for students who participated in the Office of Minority Student Affairs’ services and earned a 3.25 GPA.

Diversity in Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering (DISE) DISE - Diversity in ISE is an initiative to establish a collaborative community in ISE by celebrating the cultural, social, academic and professional backgrounds of the students, staff and faculty. This organization aims to promote academic excellence and foster entrepreneurial ambition of both undergraduate and graduate students in the department. Fine and Applied Arts Black The ultimate vision for Fine and Applied Arts Black is to have cultivated a space where black artists, and those interested in the progression of black art, can network, collaborate, promote their work, and converse with artists of different artistic interests for the betterment of the UIUC black arts community. Food for Thought Food for Thought, part of the Office of Inclusion and Intercultural Relation’s Lunch on Us series, is a weekly noontime discussion focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions include topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and media representation of Asian Americans.

Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting LBA creates opportunities, adds value, builds relationships for its members, the community and its business partners while expanding Latino Leadership in the global workforce. LBA also represents and is the voice for Latino students within the College of Business.

Hispanic Organization of Urban Studies and the Environment (HOUSE) HOUSE is a Hispanic and Afro-Latinx involvement in the development of environmental professionals in the fields of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning and the Arts, and acts as a support network that helps students with their day to day academic challenges and addresses ways that students can play a role as future professionals. FUSE FUSE is a safe space for questioning and queer people of color (QPOC) to come destress and discuss different topics centered around intersectional identities. FUSE collaborates with other organizations and also host social and educational events. I-STEM I-STEM is an interdisciplinary coalition which aims to foster accessible, effective STEM teaching and learning—from preschool through graduate education—at local, state, and national levels, thereby preparing a highly able citizenry and diverse STEM workforce to tackle pressing global challenges. Illinois Venture Capital Association IVCA Minority Scholarship Established by IVCA, a trade association representing the $100 billion venture capital and private equity community in Illinois, the IVCA Scholar Program was created in 2007 to encourage interest among minority students in a venture capital or private equity career.

Latino/a Computer Science Club The Latino/a Computer Science Club’s main objective is to create a special community within the Computer Science department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in order to retain, support and foster a close relationship among the underrepresented students. Latino/a Family Visit Day The goals of the Latino/a Family Visit Day program have been to: create a series of experiences and events for Latina/o families to increase their knowledge, comfort level, and understanding of college life for their students; integrate both the academic and co-curricular dimensions of campus life into the visit day; provide opportunities for the Latina/o parents to meet and build relationships with individuals on campus who are integral to their students’ success; encourage siblings to set their goals on higher education, learn more about college admissions, and cultivate their leadership skills; plan recreational activities for younger children so that they can relate to the place their older siblings go for exercise, recreation, and socializing; offer bilingual materials and presentations on culturally appropriate subjects. Latina/Latino Alumni Association The mission of the Latina/Latino Alumni Association is to establish, maintain and promote a network for the empowerment and advancement of Latina/Latino alumni, students, faculty and staff at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and beyond.

Latinx Resilience Network The Latinx Resilience Network provides support for Latinx students on campus, increases mental health wellness and awareness, and works as a space for students to share their campus climate experiences to build resilience. Leadership Development Trainings & Workshops The Asian American Cultural Center’s leadership initiatives are aimed at helping student leaders strengthen their leadership skills, connect students to resources, and better navigate the university system so that they can better lead their organizations and have increased success at their events.

LENS Diversity Certificate The LENS Diversity Certificate Program is a year-long cohort program that helps Illinois students build important skills and practice for engaging diversity on campus and beyond. LENS Diversity Certificate participants take courses, attend workshops and regular cohort meetings, and design their own action project. Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) MANRRS is a national society that welcomes membership of people of all racial and ethnic groups in agricultural and related sciences majors and programs. MANRRS attempts to provide networks to support professional development of minorities. It is a springboard for their entry into and advancement in careers where they otherwise could be lost in the sheer number and established connections of mainstream participants.

Minorities in Health Sciences Minorities in Health Sciences is here to provide guidance and academic support to students pursuing a health-related field. It assists health major students by providing opportunities and activities that will enhance their qualifications and increase competitiveness in the application process for graduate and health schools. Minorities in Health Sciences works to create an environment where each of its members can feel welcome and achieve their academic and professional goals through volunteering opportunities, socials, workshops, guest speakers, student panels, and leadership opportunities.

Trans of Color Trans of Color (TOC) is a safe space for trans people of color (TPOC) to socialize and find a community on campus. TOC is a place for TPOC to socialize and discuss topics concerning their shared TPOC identities with a focus on intersectionality. Meetings are meant to be fun, affirming, and low pressure. The Society for Underrepresented Physics Students (SUPS) SUPS is a community whose goal is to empower underrepresented minority students in physics, and educate all students about racial, religious, gender, and sexuality biases in physics and at large. National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) NSBE is a student organization dedicated to helping improve the recruitment and retention of black engineering students. NSBE’s mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority pre- medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians. Minority Business Students Association (MBSA) The Minority Business Students Organization aims to provide diverse minded business students with both academic and career orientation. It serves as an RSO that addresses the specific concerns and interests of students who are either majoring or planning to major in business by offering various types of corporate presentations, career workshops, and other professional events. MBSA co- sponsors and volunteers for many Gies College of Business events, such as the Spring Career Fair and Business Career Services workshops. Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) was developed to attract and retain qualified students from underrepresented groups in engineering including African American, Native American, Latina/o, Women of all ethnicities, people with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged individuals.

National Association of Black Accountants The University of Illinois at Urbana-

Champaign’s NABA chapter has been on campus for over a decade. It offers members the opportunity to develop their professional skills through resume writing, professional

dress, interviewing workshops, and professional etiquette workshops.

National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) NOBCChE is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields. National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) The National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) is dedicated to racial and cultural pluralism in the architecture profession. NOMAS is an academic, professional, and service organization that seeks to provide the collective voice of minority architecture students within the school by building a sense of community based on shared experiences unique to minority students.

Minority Association of Future Educators (MAFE) MAFE’s mission is to provide a support network for underrepresented students seeking to become professional educators and to address the educational needs of children, with an emphasis on children from underrepresented groups.

Dashboard of Illinois Diversity Data

Illinois Supports Students from Low Income Families

Illinois Commitment

Illinois Promise

“

Illinois Commitment is a financial aid package that provides scholarships and grants to cover tuition and campus fees for students who are Illinois residents and have a family income of $67,100 or less. Illinois Commitment will cover tuition and campus fees for new freshmen for up to four years, eight semesters of continuous enrollment, and tuition and campus fees for up to three years, six semesters of continuous enrollment for new transfer students. We’ll cover tuition and fees for up to four years for all qualified in-state students. That’s our mission as a land- grant institution. That’s Illinois Commitment.

Students Served in the I-Promise Program

It has made the biggest impact, especially since

18-19 17-18 16-17 15-16 14-15 13-14 12-13 11-12 10-11 09-10 08-09 07-08 06-07 05-06

129

313

498

I am a first generation

641

student. I know my family looks up to me for going to college and all I can do is set the example that if I can do it, so can anyone else. I-Promise gave me an opportunity I never thought was possible. I will forever be grateful. — Demisha Ramirez, Journalism ’19

620

609

640

768

848

943

1076

1153

1206 1200

200 400 600 800 1000 1200

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is committed to providing access to quality education for high-achieving students from all backgrounds. However, current economic circumstances threaten the affordability of higher education, particularly for students from the lowest income levels. With the shift of primary funding for state universities from state support to tuition, the need to maintain access to higher education is particularly pressing. Illinois Promise began in Fall 2005 to ensure the affordability of higher education for students from the lowest income levels.

Illinois Promise assures eligible recipients sufficient grant and scholarship funds in combination with a minimal employment expectation to cover their estimated cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and books and supplies. Illinois Promise doesn’t provide funding for summer classes.

Knowledge Rate of Graduate Outcomes For Bachelor Degree Recipients 68% 63% 53% 63% 91% 75% 63% 82% 85% 68% 76% 72% 73% 66% 91% 77% 69% 82% 78% 74% ACES Applied Health Sciences Education Fine + Applied Arts Gies Business Grainger Engineering Liberal Arts and Sciences Media Social Work Total Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients Who Secured First Destination 87% 85% 81% 91% 96% 94% 85% 83% 95% 88% 91% 89% 96% 91% 97% 94% 87% 90% 93% 91% ACES Applied Health Sciences Education Fine + Applied Arts Gies Business Grainger Engineering Liberal Arts and Sciences Media Social Work Total

Post-Graduation Outcomes for Low-Income Degree Recipients by College August 2016 – May 2019

Enrollment of Low-Income Undergraduate Students

Social Work

Gies Business

ACES

Applied Health Sciences

114

551

746

Division of General Studies

715

Education

923

166

Total 8,037

Grainger Engineering

961

434

Fine & Applied Arts

206

3,221

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Media

Number of Bachelor Degree Recipients

ACES

Applied Health Sciences

Education

Fine + Applied Arts

Salary of Full-Time Employed Bachelor Degree Recipients

Low-Income Students

Gies Business

$52.3K $50K

Total Social Work Media Liberal Arts and Sciences Grainger Engineering Gies Business Fine + Applied Arts Education Applied Health Sciences ACES

$44.7K

Grainger Engineering

$40K $41.9K $41K

Other

$44.8K

Liberal Arts and Sciences

$50K

$63K

$60.3K

$73K

Media

$68K

$52K

$40K $40K

$41K

Social Work

#31.1K

$34.5

$60K

0 2000 4000 6000 8000

$54K

Ways to Engage

ACES Research Apprentice Program Part of the ACES Pre-College STEM Summer Youth Programs that introduce STEM disciplines and careers related to the food and agricultural sciences to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 15-17). Students in the Research Apprentice Program engage in teams of 6 or 7 members in a special three-week problem-solving activity designed by the disciplines in the academic departments within the College of ACES in partnership with professionals from business and industry. During the three weeks, each team conducts a science/research-related project designed to demonstrate a basic understanding of math and science as it applies to food, human, and environmental systems. The projects tackle real-world problems and are designed by business and industry sponsors. Students visit their related business or industry sponsor and meet with professional managers and scientists as they study their assigned problem. Access and Achievement Program AAP is the College of LAS’ student academic service program for students affiliated with the Educational Opportunities Program and/ or the President’s Award Program. AAP offers solid academic support, promotes leadership and self-advocacy, and identifies opportunities for outreach, research, and scholarship. AAP’s goal is to prepare students for academic success, graduation, and a life of impact.

Action Against Hunger Action Against Hunger at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign aims to fundraise for the non-profit organization ‘Action Against Hunger’ and raise awareness for their projects. These include malnourished children and their survival, food security, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), emergency response, and research and innovation. ACES Student Advancement Committee The Student Advancement Committee members assist the Office of Advancement and the ACES Alumni Association for the College of ACES in fundraising activities between current members, alumni, and friends of the college.

Alpha Epsilon Honor Society Alpha Epsilon Honor Society Delta Chapter is part of the national honor society for outstanding biological and agricultural engineers. The mission of Alpha Epsilon is to promote the high ideals of the engineering profession; to give recognition to those agricultural engineers who manifest worthy qualities of character, scholarship, and professional attainment; and to encourage and support such improvements in the agricultural engineering profession as will make it an instrument of greater service mankind. Agriculture Future of America (AFA) Leaders Conference AFA Leaders Conference is a four-track program designed to offer college students four different personal and professional development opportunities matched to their year in college. The program bridges the gap between academic, leadership and work experiences while helping students understand the impact of their decisions. Students are given the opportunity to network with peers and leaders in the agriculture industry as well as increase their excitement about the future of agriculture by creating awareness about career opportunities in food and agriculture. ACES encourages participation in the AFA Leaders Conference.

Alpha Tau Alpha Alpha Tau Alpha is a professional honorary agricultural education organization that promotes the highest standards of agricultural education through scholarship and fellowship among members. Major activities include regular professional development field trips to cities like Chicago and Indianapolis as well as working with high school students and professionals in the field to build upon and compliment members’ studies in the field of agricultural education.

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers Student Branch (ASABE) aids in the professional development of agricultural engineering students and brings them into contact with their peers in a nonacademic environment.

Golden Apple Illini (GA-Illini) The mission of GA-Illini is to encourage unity, both now and in the future, among Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois (GA) attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign through an open forum for communication between GA, the campus, and the Golden Apple Foundation on all matters concerning GA life; provide support and guidance for GA at Illinois on social, financial, and academic matters; represent and promote the Golden Apple Foundation and the GA program in a positive, proactive manner throughout local and state communities; and contribute to the advancement and betterment of all future educators who will influence the lives of the children of tomorrow. equitable education was instilled in her by her mother Ann Moore. The scholarship, which bears both of their names, represents their value for education. This fund is designated for students who participated in the Office of Minority Student Affairs’ services and earned a 3.25 GPA. Moore believes that if children receive a quality education, they can combat social injustices. Her passion for justice and The Diane Moore and Ann Moore Endowed Scholarship Diane Moore is a Chicago Police Officer who places a high premium on education as a means to breaking societal barriers. Officer

Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) Morrill Engineering Program (MEP) was developed to attract and retain qualified students from underrepresented groups in engineering including African American, Native American, Latina/o, Women of all ethnicities, people with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged individuals. Michael Jeffries Scholarship This scholarship was created in 2013 by Michael Jeffries, former Associate Dean of Students and Office of Minority Student Affairs (OMSA) Director, to be provided annually to students served by OMSA. To be eligible, students must have a 3.0 grade point average from the previous year at Illinois and have demonstrated an interest in pursuing studies in graduate school or professional school. The primary focus will be on students from Chicago Public Schools who are participants in OMSA activities. James Scholar Activities & Communications Team (JS-ACT) The ACES James Scholar Activities & Communications Team (JS-ACT) is a student organization for ACES James Scholars who have an interest in supporting the mission of the Honors Program through using their skills and talents in writing, photography, and social media. The club’s mission is to actively engage ACES James Scholars through electronic media, organizing special events (e.g., field trips), and contributing articles and photos to Honors Program publications.

Avicenna Community Health Center- Student Initiative Avicenna Community Health Center is a medical clinic in Champaign, IL that aims to assist the medical needs of the Urbana- Champaign community, particularly those who are uninsured and under-insured. Inspired by this mission and the desire to embody the spirit of community activism in Islam, Avicenna Community Health Center aims to be just that, a health center for the community. Its three main objectives are: To provide healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured, To engage in preventive healthcare through community health screenings, To promote health awareness through education and information dissemination. In order to fulfill these goals, Avicenna incorporates the help of the community at large by connecting with students and by providing volunteering opportunities and other ways of getting involved. College of Business, Department of Accountancy Graduate Assistantship The Department awards graduate assistantships to meritorious students in the Master of Accounting Science program. These assistantships, in exchange for 10 hours of work per week, provide a stipend and a partial tuition waiver.

College of Business, Department of Accountancy Scholarship and Award Program Department of Accountancy scholarship and award programs fall into one of three categories. Each category provides funding to both Undergraduate (current juniors who will be in the first stage the subsequent year) and Graduate (current seniors who will be in the MAS program the subsequent year) due to: academic merit, merit and financial need, and achievement of student body diversity objectives.

Dewson Fellowship for Underrepresented Students

The estate of Nelyon J. (Mrs. John Reynolds) Dewson provided funds to establish the John Reynolds Dewson Fellowships for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate study. Dewson Fellowships are awarded to underrepresented minority graduate students who are facing serious, unanticipated funding problems that jeopardize completion of a degree program. Awards will be made based on evaluation of student’s need, academic potential, impact of the fellowship on degree completion, and availability of funds.

Nano-CEMMS One of the core missions of the Center for Nanoscale Chemical-Electrical-Mechanical Manufacturing Systems is to develop a diverse U.S. workforce of educators, scientists, engineers, and practitioners to advance nanomanufacturing technology in the U.S. and beyond. Nano-CEMMS provides a wide range of development activities targeted toward increasing both the diversity of students involved with the Center and educational opportunities at the K-12 and undergraduate levels, as well as providing graduate students with teaching experience in an emerging field. Student Education Association (SEA) With over 3.3 million students, teachers, administrators and other school staff, Student Education Association is the largest and most widely known, pre-professional education association in the nation. As an IEA-student program, SEA provides students with professional opportunities to learn about issues teachers face while providing them with the skills and experiences necessary to become the best teachers. SEA also focuses on community outreach and political action; serving as an organization for well-rounded, top-notch, future leading educators. Unify: An Illinois Task-Force Unify promotes food security, sustainable systems, and human livelihood through collaboration with other student organizations within and outside UIUC.

USDA Ag Discovery Program Part of the ACES Pre-College STEM Summer Youth Programs that introduce STEM disciplines and careers related to the food and agricultural sciences to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors (ages 15-17). The USDA Ag Discovery program engages students in a special three-week experience focused on biosecurity. It is sponsored by the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, which is the agency in charged with safeguarding the U.S. food supply. During the three weeks, 18 students will be selected to participate in a series of activities involving government veterinarians, plant and animal biologists, biotechnologists, and wildlife science professionals. These students will demonstrate a basic understanding of how the federal government works for the protection of plants and animals.

First- Generation College Goers

Post-Graduation Outcomes for First-Generation Bachelor Degree Recipients by College August 2016 – May 2019

Number of Bachelor Degree Recipients

Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients Who Secured First Destination

88%

ACES

ACES Applied Health Sciences Education Fine + Applied Arts Gies Business Grainger Engineering Liberal Arts and Sciences Media Social Work Total

91%

86%

Applied Health Sciences

89%

86%

Education

97%

88%

Fine + Applied Arts

92%

96%

97%

Gies Business

92%

94%

Grainger Engineering

85%

88%

Liberal Arts and Sciences

86%

90%

Media

94% 93%

Social Work

88%

91%

2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

Knowledge Rate of Graduate Outcomes For Bachelor Degree Recipients

Salary of Full-Time Employed Bachelor Degree Recipients

74%

$50K

ACES Applied Health Sciences Education Fine + Applied Arts Gies Business Grainger Engineering Liberal Arts and Sciences Media Social Work Total

Total Social Work Media Liberal Arts and Sciences Grainger Engineering Gies Business Fine + Applied Arts Education Applied Health Sciences ACES

75%

$48.5K

68%

$40K $41.6K

71%

64%

$41K

First-Generation Graduates

71%

$44K $43K $43K

63%

66%

88%

$62K $63K

92%

Other

73%

$73K

77%

$70K

63%

$52K

70%

$47.3K

* Secured First Destination = Employed, pursuing additional education, or volunteering within six months of graduation Source: IlliniSuccess.Illinois. edu

80%

$44.3K $40K

82%

78%

$34.5K $31.1K

81%

69%

$60K

75%

$54K

Post-Graduation Outcomes for First-Generation Bachelor Degree Recipients by College August 2016 – May 2019

Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients With Intersecting Identities

7% URMs First- Generation

Secured First Destination

Salary

10% URMs Not First- Generation

URMs and First-Generation

88%

50,000

69% Not URMs Not First- Generation

Not URMs and Not First-Generation

92%

60,000

14% Not URMs First- Generation

There is a ten-thousand-dollar disparity between URMS who are First-Generation college goers and others

Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients Who Secured First Destination and Average Salary of Full-time Employed Graduates

100%

$70,000

95%

92%

91%

$65,000

89%

90%

88%

85%

$60,000

First-Generation Graduates

80%

$59,000

$57,000

75%

$55,000

Other

70%

$50,000

Despite strong persistence and graduation outcomes, underrepresented

65%

$50,000

* Secured First Destination = Employed, pursuing additional education, or volunteering within six months of graduation Source: IlliniSuccess.Illinois. edu

60%

$45,000

students do not enjoy equitable post-graduation opportunities

55%

50%

$40,000

URM and First-Generation

URM and Not First-Generation

First-generation and Not URM Not First-Generation and Not URM

Division of General Studies

Helps First Generation College Goers and Students from Low Income Families to Explore the University of Illinois

Student Testimonials

The Division of General Studies (DGS) assists undeclared students with the process of exploring and declaring majors at the University of Illinois by providing holistic, developmental academic advising. DGS offers students the ability to connect with academic advisors who are committed to their success.

“ DGS’s greatest strength in guiding students through major exploration is most definitely their advisors. Through DGS, students are exposed to a variety of advisors with a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences, and contacts. Through working with these special individuals, I was able to learn something new every appointment and their insight was the primary advice that helped me choose a path of study. ” — James “ As an incoming freshman, I was more than excited. I looked forward to all the opportunities that were available at Illinois. That being said, I’m very glad I came in as a DGS student because I was not only able to experiment with different aspects of learning but I also become comfortable and confident in the major that I choose. I believe going into DGS eliminated many fears and provided a smooth transition to where I am today! ” — Genesis

“ The biggest strength was the abundance of resources that existed on campus solely for the purpose of choosing a major. Every advisor I knew from DGS knew about every major on campus and was able to communicate what to expect from those programs and what kind of career options could be available for me. ” — Michal

“ DGS set me up for the rest of my college career by being that necessary foundation for me to grow as a person and as a student. DGS taught me that it is okay to not know what you want to do right away and they helped me through every step of the exploration process. ” — Vassi

Post-Graduation Outcomes for Division of General Studies Bachelor Degree Recipients by College August 2016 – May 2019

Number of Bachelor Degree Recipients

Percentage of Bachelor Degree Recipients Who Secured First Destination

0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

ACES

88%

ACES

91%

87% 88%

Applied Health Sciences

91%

Education

95%

91%

Fine + Applied Arts

94% 94%

Fine + Applied Arts

Gies Business

97%

Gies Business

90%

Grainger Engineering

94%

Grainger Engineering

85%

Liberal Arts and Sciences

87%

90% 89%

Liberal Arts and Sciences

Media

95%

Social Work

Media

93%

88%

Total

91%

Social Work

Knowledge Rate of Graduate Outcomes For Bachelor Degree Recipients

Salary of Full-Time Employed Bachelor Degree Recipients

$50K $50K

ACES

74%

ACES

75%

$43.4K $40K

Applied Health Sciences

71%

Applied Health Sciences

70%

$41K

68%

Education

$45K

70%

DGS Students

$42.4K

57%

Fine + Applied Arts

$48.5K

67%

$62K

94%

Gies Business

$65K

90%

Other

$72K $72K

73%

Grainger Engineering

77%

$50K $51K

67%

Liberal Arts and Sciences

69%

* Secured First Destination = Employed, pursuing additional education, or volunteering within six months of graduation Source: IlliniSuccess.Illinois. edu

$40K

83%

Media

$45K

81%

79%

$32K $31.1K

Social Work

80%

72%

$60K

Total

74%

$55K

Ways to Engage

The Business Academy The purpose of the Business Academy is to develop a stronger community and support system with special emphasis placed on underrepresented students and first generation students. This support helps to eliminate probation/drop students altogether and increase the retention rate and graduation rate of underrepresented business students. Access and Achievement Program AAP is the College of LAS’ student academic service program for students affiliated with the Educational Opportunities Program and/or the President’s Award Program. AAP offers solid academic support, promotes leadership and self-advocacy, and identifies opportunities for outreach, research, and scholarship. AAP’s goal is to prepare students for academic success, graduation, and a life of impact.

ChicTech ChicTech (pronounced “sheek-tek”) is a grass-roots initiative to generate interest in computer science among Illinois middle school and high school girls. It is a collaborative effort between the computer science department, UIUC alumni, and the volunteers in ChicTech, as well as a joint endeavor between UIUC and other colleges within the state of Illinois. The all-volunteer ChicTech team travels to Illinois high schools explaining and demystifying the field. They give girls a glimpse of life as a student in CS and explore the exciting and challenging career options open to graduates. The group sponsors competitions and events such as monthly Tech Junket workshops, ChicTech Retreat Weekend and other outreach initiatives. ChicTech has received support from the National Science Foundation and several companies. Cross-Cultural Retreat Held at the Lake Williamson retreat center near Springfield, the OIIR Cross Cultural Leadership Retreat features workshops, team building activities, and opportunities to network with other student leaders and staff. Transportation, lodging, and food are provided.

Departmental Campus Visit Program The Departmental Campus Visit Program is one of several initiatives to broaden participation at Illinois by supporting the efforts of departments to increase their number of underrepresented graduate students.

FUSE FUSE is a safe space for questioning and queer people of color (QPOC) to come destress and discuss different topics centered around intersectional identities. FUSE collaborates with other organizations and also hosts social and educational events.

Dewson Fellowship for Underrepresented Students

Enactus Enactus is a community of student, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. The estate of Nelyon J. (Mrs. John Reynolds) Dewson provided funds to establish the John Reynolds Dewson Fellowships for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in graduate study. Dewson Fellowships are awarded to underrepresented minority graduate students who are facing serious, unanticipated funding problems that jeopardize completion of a degree program. Awards will be made based on evaluation of student’s need, academic potential, impact of the fellowship on degree completion, and availability of funds.

G.A.M.E.S (Girls Adventures in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science) Camp G.A.M.E.S is an annual week long camp, designed to give academically talented middle school aged girls an opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields.

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