DYSON OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

In collaboration with Dyson students, staff, faculty, alumni, and corporate partners, we work together to cultivate a diverse and inclusive climate to successfully prepare graduates to address the business challenges of our diverse, interconnected world. The Office of Diversity & Inclusion strengthens diversity and inclusion at Dyson through three sectors that are integral to fostering inclusive communities across difference and holistic student development: enrichment, engagement, and education.

More information about the Dyson Office of Diversity & Inclusion can be found on the main Dyson website.

ENRICHMENT

All Dyson students (inclusive of first-generation, low-income, urm students) will be well supported and positioned for academic, personal, social, and career success, and all students will have a sense of Belonging at Dyson.

Dyson Diversity Scholars Program

Accelerator Scholars Program

ENGAGEMENT

Students will cultivate teamwork and interpersonal relationships with diverse peers, engage in the Dyson community in meaningful ways across difference, contribute to a culture of inclusion and collective leadership within Dyson, and develop critical thinking and communication skills necessary to be successful in a diverse workforce and global community.

We host many co-curricular events including Lunch & Learns, DEI workshops, DEI industry treks to NYC, Diversity Week, guest speakers, and programs with our Faculty Fellows for Inclusive Excellence.

Dyson ODI supports and advises several student organizations including the Dyson Diversity Council, DEI Business Advisory Council, Undergrad Out for Business, A Seat at the Table, BlackGen Capital, Women Leaders of Color, Diversity and Inclusion in Real Estate, Non-Traditional Student Org at Cornell.

EDUCATION

AEM2015 The Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion. Offered spring semester. Fulfills the CALS diversity requirement.

AEM 4000.2 Racial Equity in Organizations. Offered fall semester. Fulfills the Dyson Grand Challenges Project requirement.

AEM 2015 and AEM 4000.2 are taught by Dr. Jennifer Majka.

BELONGING AT DYSON

Belonging at Cornell is a framework designed to continue the progress towards making Cornell a more diverse and inclusive environment. Its mission is to focus our collective efforts on creating a campus community where individuals from diverse backgrounds and life experiences can both contribute and thrive. The intent of Belonging at Cornell is to improve the overall experience of faculty, staff, and students, not to solve every diversity or inclusion challenge, nor eliminate the effects of respectful, but challenging discourse.

Belonging at Cornell is about fostering respect and appreciation for difference, having a shared purpose, and being a part of a community, while simultaneously being valued and appreciated for the uniqueness that each person brings to the community.

At Dyson, we enact Belonging at Cornell through valuing and respecting all of our community members for who they are, and through celebrating the unique cultures, histories, and experiences that shape each of us.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

The Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management Office of Student Services, Career Management Center, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion strive to support and assist students participating in various events, activities or opportunities that enhance their overall student experience. There are also multiple opportunities throughout campus that support students financially. Click here to learn more about the various funding opportunities.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING TEAM

Dr. Jennifer Majka

Director

Joshua Figueroa '24

Program Assistant

Barry Adames '25

Program Assistant

Amy Escalante '24

Program Assistant

Gaby Carmona '25

Program Assistant

Doniell Mejia Duarte '26

Program Assistant

Jason De La Cruz '26

Program Assistant

MY STORY OUR STORY

The My Story Our Story video was created as part of the Inaugural Dyson Diversity week in Fall 2018 and includes Cornell President Martha Pollack, Former Dyson Dean Wooten, Dean Boor, and numerous Dyson faculty, staff, and students.