University of Illinois: Diversity and Inclusion Overview

University of Illinois: Diversity and Inclusion Overview

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Overview

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

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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

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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

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Index

Student Diversity >Page 1 Page 2-3 Page 4-5 Page 6-7 Page 8-9 Page 10-11 Page 12-13 Page 14-15 Page 16-17 Page 18-19 Page 20-21 Page 22-23 Page 24-25 Page 26-27 Page 28-29 Page 30-31 Page 32-33 Page 34-35 Page 36-37 Page 38-39 Page 40-41 Page 42-43 Page 44-45 Page 46-47 Page 48-49 Page 50-51 Page 52-53 Page 54-55 Page 56-57 Page 58-59 Page 60-61 Page 62-63 Page 64-65 Page 66-67 Page 68-69 Page 70-71 Page 72-73 Page 74-75 Page 76-77 Page 78-79 Page 80-81 Page 82-83 Page 84-85 Page 86-87 Page 88-89 Page 90-91 Page 92-93 Page 94-95 Page 96-97 Page 98-99 Page 100-101 Page 102-103 Page 104-105 Page 106-107 Page 108-109 Page 110-111 Page 112-113 Page 114-115 Page 116-117 Page 118-119 Page 120-121 Page 122-123 Page 124-125 Page 126-127 Page 128

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