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Social Media Accessibility

Providing information and resources to make the U’s social media posts accessible

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A Path to a More Accessible U

UDAC is working to develop a new feature on the existing campus map to help individuals with disabilities more easily navigate campus by finding the most accessible route to a destination

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Dream Ambassadors

The Program is designed to provide students with the opportunity to increase access to higher education for undocumented students and their families.

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Emerging Student Leadership Program

ESLP has been providing an opportunity for LGBTQIA+ students to explore and develop their identities as leaders.

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Famtorship for Social Justice

The Famtorship for Social Justice Program is designed to connect undergraduate students with like-minded people that will help them achieve their academic and career goals.

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Second Year Experience

The Second Year Experience Program supports students by reflecting on their first-year experience and conducting a deeper self-exploration of their identity, values, and life goals.

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Friday Forums on Racism in Higher Education

Friday Forums

Friday Forums is a commitment to the state and region in elevating national conversations and showcasing models of disrupting complicit racism.

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Reframing the Conversation

Reframing the Conversation brings together experts from across campus and the community to spark important conversations around racism, othering, and safety.

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SACNAS University of Utah Chapters

These chapters foster the success of minority and underrepresented students and post-docs pursuing advanced degrees, careers, and positions of leadership in science.

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Dream Center

The Dream Center at the University of Utah Office of Engagement works holistically with undocumented students and their families from college access to graduation.

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Dreamer Support Fund

The Dreamer Support Fund is designed to support undocumented students (with and without DACA) at the University of Utah. Donations contribute to scholarships, emergency support, and expanding access to opportunities. This fund is managed by the Dream Center. We are proud supporters of undocumented students and through our established relationships,[...]

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Trans Health on Campus

Beginning August 2016, the University of Utah has transgender-inclusive health insurance for students, staff, and faculty.

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School for Cultural and Social Transformation

School for Cultural and Social Transformation

The School will make the intersection of race, gender, and social justice its focus — the first of its kind in the Intermountain West.

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Diversity Coalition Group

Diversity Coalition Group

The Diversity Coalition Group, which includes representatives from all major diversity groups on campus, is meeting on a regular basis.

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Student Diversity Council

Student Diversity Council

The Student Diversity Council is comprised of representatives from each of our diverse student groups on campus.

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Responding to Microaggressions

Responding to Microaggressions

We have increased staff resources in the Office for Inclusive Excellence.

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Diverse Staff Hiring

Diverse Staff Hiring

This has been in the talking phase since the summer of 2015. The head of HR is on board to help develop.

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Money for Diverse Student Groups

We have identified additional financial support for student equity and diversity groups in support of high school conferences and travel funding to enhance student development.

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Student Leadership Award

This award is designed to provide a unique leadership stipend for student leaders who are involved in building community and cultivating leadership through high school outreach.

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American Indian Scholarship Program

The American Indian Resource Center is proud to present its first American Indian, non-major specific scholarship at the U.

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The State of Utah Black Affairs Summit

The purpose of the Summit is to connect, enrich, and empower the Black population from across the state of the Utah.

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African American Doctoral Scholars Initiative

The Initiative provides a scholarly community and educational services for African American doctoral students at the U.

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Chicana/o Scholarship Fund

Committed to students who promote the cultural pride and tradition of the Chicanx/Latinx community, the Fund recognizes and assists students in their education endeavors.

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Diversity Scholars

First Year Diversity Scholars is a First-Year Seminar that has achieved outstanding academic accomplishments and retention rates.

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Tuesday Night Soup and Tutoring

Students are provided soup and free tutoring in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere.

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LEAP Learning Communities

LEAP is a two-semester seminar that enables new students to transition more confidently to college and to play an active role in their own education.

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Health EDI Funding Opportunities

The funding is available for those who want to promote health equity and inclusion and/or address health equity/health disparities.

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Community Read

Community Read is a monthly reading & journaling group focused on health equity and inclusion.

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Patient Voice Series

The monthly series showcases patient voices from various communities and their thoughts on how to improve health care quality.

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First-Gen Scholars

The First-Gen Scholars program is designed to provide First Generation University of Utah students with a small community on campus.

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The Utah College Advising Corps

UCAC is a university-based college access program founded on the idea that all high school students deserve equal opportunities to enter institutions of higher education.

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