New York University
PAE-8: Support Programs for Under-Represented Groups

The Diversity Internship & Career Preparation Program (The D.I.C.P. Program), formerly known as the Career Advantage Internship Program (CAIP), is a comprehensive, undergraduate career development program designed to prepare and promote NYU’s historically underrepresented sophomores and juniors. The D.I.C.P. Program aims to assist in developing job searching and networking skills; improving resume and cover letter writing skills; and strives to empower underrepresented students to find that dream internship. More information can be found at: www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/multicultural-educationandprograms/student-success-programming.html Additionally, FOCUS is a structured mentorship program designed to offer first and second year undergraduate students who identify as first generation college students and/or students of color (African American/Black, Arab American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic American, Native American/American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Biracial/Multiracial) the opportunity to develop relationships with NYU Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Graduate Students or other professionals who can serve as resources and/or advocates through establishing an ongoing mentoring relationship. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar Chapter Network promotes academic success and student engagement among Latino students, while encouraging them to serve as role models and leaders in their communities. The Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Chapter at NYU intends to increase the rate at which high school students of color enter college and support the retention of current undergraduate students of color. The Office of Lesbian, Gender, Bisexual, and Transgender Student Services provides support services, resources, programs, advocacy, training, education and consultation to members of the NYU community. The office offers a number of opportunities to help build personal communities and support by connecting students with other members of the NYU community as well as providing information on what New York City has to offer in terms of LGBT services. The Office of LGBT services is a place where students can meet, discuss, learn and voice the LGBT issues they encounter on a daily basis. For faculty and staff, the office is a resource for ensuring all University services and events are inclusive and supportive of the LGBT community. More information can be found at: www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-student-services.html The Academic Achievement Program in the College of Arts of Science offers upper class advising, tutoring and support groups to African American, Latino and Native American students. More information can be found at: www.nyu.edu/diversity/nyu.community/offices.services.html

The Graduate/Faculty of Color Dinner Series allows for informal conversations between faculty and grad students of color over dinner. The theme allows for faculty to give ‘tips’ and other advice to graduate students through their own expertise or shared experience. Each monthly dinner focuses on a different topic and all members of the community are welcome to attend. This program is in partnership with Office of Graduate Student Life at the Student Resource Center. More information can be found at: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/multicultural-educationandprograms/faculty/grad-faculty-dinner-series.html

The Administrators Cultural Training Institute (A.C.T.I.) is a cost-free, award-winning continuing professional development program, designed for Code 100 Student Affairs administrators at NYU. Launched in Fall 2008, the A.C.T. I. is designed to explore concepts such as diversity, social justice, identity and inclusion particularly as they relate to the work administrators conduct with students and colleagues. Participants will gain both insights and practical tools to inform their personal lens, which we believe will assist efforts to impact institutional, cultural and individual practices. More information can be found at: http://www.nyu.edu/life/student-life/diversity-at-nyu/multicultural-educationandprograms/diversity-education-and-training/administrators-cultural-training-institute.html