Chicago Booth’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan reaffirms the University’s unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion, and rejection of racism.
In our work focusing on alumni relations and development, Chicago Booth Advancement is dedicated to creating an environment where all alumni, students, and friends feel valued and respected. In supporting a global community of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we ensure that official alumni clubs, special interest groups, and other affiliated organizations operate in a manner that is inclusive to all interested alumni. Historically, Chicago Booth has been committed to advancing diversity and inclusion; we recognize our community can do better and we are committed to doing so.
D&I Dialogues
D&I Dialogues is a program series for Chicago Booth alumni to come together and discuss various aspects of diversity in work and in life. Together with a variety of speakers from unique backgrounds, we will explore diversity and inclusion-related topics such as:
- Social justice and equity
- Unconscious bias and unpacking all the aspects of bias
- Organizational strategies for overcoming bias
- The business case for diversity
- Exploring the gap between dominate culture (“fit”) and a culture of inclusion
D&I Dialogues Events
October 28 - Diversity in Organizations: Common Mistakes and How to Do Better with Professor Jane Risen
December 1 – Inclusive Leadership with Carolyn Ou, Director of Leadership Initiatives, Harry L. Davis Center for Leadership
Attend a D&I focused event by exploring the below calendar.
Internal Processes
Chicago Booth Advancement has a variety of internal taskforces focused on D&I priorities. We are reviewing our internal process for systemic biases and working to eliminate those. We have created platforms where staff can hear alumni feedback and use it to improve our effectiveness:
- D&I Advancement working group
- Listening Sessions with Black alumni
- Alumni Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce
Get Involved
We are grateful to the time, energy, and talent of our established networks of alumni who connect, support, and advance their communities:
Alumni Relations is exploring the formation of more identity-based networks, as dedicated volunteers emerge with visions to support their communities. Email alumni@chicagobooth.edu if you would like to be a part of establishing identity-based networks.
Make a Gift
Your gift to the Chicago Booth Diversity & Inclusion Program Fund provides Chicago Booth with the resources to establish dedicated diversity and inclusion programming for our entire community. This fund supports numerous initiatives, including bias training, a quarterly Diversity Speaker Series, tutoring for first-generation MBA students, LEAD program development, expanded coursework, and more.
Make your gift at Chicago Booth’s giving page.
Additional Information
View Chicago Booth’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.
Our diversity articles spotlight our diverse community and our thought leadership on diversity in the workplace. Learn more about diversity on campus today.
The University of Chicago offers a variety of D&I tools and resources for alumni, students, staff, and faculty.