Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

DDC Events

The Washkewicz College of Engineering hosts a variety of events designed to facilitate an inclusive, welcoming and supportive environment for each of our students, faculty and staff, bringing them together to share various backgrounds and lived experiences. Engage any of the following events.

Women in Engineering and Computer Science Graduation Recognition Banquet

This is our closing semester event whereby we host our female graduating students with a semi-formal banquet in their honor. We're joined by DDC members and special guests. Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6:00pm - 8:30pm, SC Ballroom, 3rd Floor. Women graduating in spring, summer and fall semester are invited along with our women freshmen students. Special guest presenter Ms. Dorothy Enriquez, founder and principal of the Ellevate Collective. This years topic: “They Don't Teach Corporate in College + Be Accountable & Be Fabulous: Growth Looks Good on You”.

Please register here: https://bit.ly/womensbanquet

To be part of the accountability discussion take the free fun quiz here: https://bit.ly/BeFabQuiz

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Book Study

Register for our spring/fall book study. This is study will culminate with a workshop to determine actionable outcomes we can implement to make a lasting impact within our college and the greater community. Add your voice to the conversation and help create lasting change. Register now below to receive a FREE Kindle version of Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students! See reading plan below.

Understanding and engaging under-resourced students, book

Reading Plan for: "Understanding and Engaging Under-Resourced College Students"

Please register for the following reading meetups. You will need to register separately for each date. Once you receive the email confirmation click on the appropriate link to add to your calendar.

May 16th Section I - What is Poverty
https://csuohio.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtdOypqj0oHddhXT0iA94lIwjXwCz9xq6n 

June 13th Section II - The Why and How of Addressing Low Resources
https://csuohio.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItdeqrqTkiH90zSp0ecX3QkGAToPqsIbyp 

July 11th Section III - How to Shift to the Additive Model
https://csuohio.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucO-vqT4rEtNt7Rzyp544KyRCrlYrn6bE

August 8th Section IV - How to Shift Institutions and Communities
https://csuohio.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrcOChqT4jGNI-KN6GuhA1aNAisY5y6InG

International Food Festival and Cultural Awareness Event

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:30am - 1:00pm, WH 405
Register Here

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Global Awareness Day

  • Lunch and dialogue on the current state of diversity in the college

Ongoing support of student organizations

  • National Society of Black Engineers
  • Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers
  • Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Women in Electrical Engineering

Faculty, staff, and student attendance at various conferences

  • CoNECD Conference (The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity)
  • Annual Inclusion Conference sponsored by The Greater Cleveland Partnership
  • Women of Color National STEM Conference
  • BEYA Conference