Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Resources
Roosevelt offers a wide range of student services in support of the mission of the university and the population it serves. Together, they effectively meet the needs of a diverse student body.
Student Engagement and Intercultural Experiences
By engaging with our services and programs students will advance their critical thinking, social consciousness, cultural competency and personal development skills.
Hispanic-Serving Institution Programs
As a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, Roosevelt seeks to expand educational opportunities for, and improve the attainment of, Hispanic students through programs such as HSI STEM.
McNair Scholars Program
The McNair Scholars Program is a federal program granted by the Department of Education. Our mission is to provide 25 promising undergraduates per year who identify as first-generation with financial need or underrepresented in graduate education with the knowledge necessary to achieve and successfully complete a research-based advanced degree.
Student Support Services – STEM
SSS Stem collectively engages, recruits and retains a cohort of 120 STEM students per year who identify as first-generation, low income or have a documented disability. The program helps students stay on track, achieve academically, persist and graduate on time by providing high-quality holistic, proactive and comprehensive supportive services.
Equity Teaching Academy
The Equity Teaching Academy is a faculty development program centered on issues of equity, difference, and inclusion in teaching and learning. It aims to: educate instructors on issues of equitable teaching and learning in higher education and at RU; create productive conditions for participants to reflect on their pedagogy and pursue areas for growth; provide opportunities for peer interaction, collaboration, and leadership; empower participants to build the collective pedagogical expertise among the RU faculty; and contribute to a culture of belonging among RU faculty and students.
Pre-College Access Programs
Pre-college access programs, such as the Black Male Leadership Academy, provide high school students with a wide range of college-readiness experiences.
Reentry Support Institute
Since 1989, the Reentry Support Institute has provided skills training, employment preparation and case management assistance to formerly incarcerated individuals returning to the Chicagoland area.