Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Carlson School

The University of Minnesota supports a campus climate where all persons are respected and welcome. This shared responsibility and these purposeful activities provide an environment that allows everyone the opportunity to succeed. 

COSP is a welcoming and inclusive community for domestic graduate students of color and Native American graduate students in research-based programs. Although COSP primarily serves sBIPOC students in research based programs, the community space is open to all BIPOC graduate students. 

Facilitates access and accommodations for students who experience barriers in University environments related to health or disability. Provides assistance with academic accommodations for students with diagnosed mental health conditions.

Disabled Student Cultural Center (DSCC) 

The Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life provides education, advocacy, outreach, and support to students, staff, faculty, alum and community members. We strive to create a campus climate where more inclusive understandings of gender and sexuality foster a sense of belonging for all. 

The Graduate School Diversity Office supports and enhances graduate education by serving in an advisory capacity, leading initiatives, and collaborating across the University of Minnesota system. 

It is important to acknowledge the diverse religious and cultural observances that occur throughout the year. This diversity of religious and cultural beliefs, like other forms of diversity, enriches our University community and the work and learning that occurs here. There are often questions on how to celebrate diversity while also being respectful of our individual differences. 

Gender Inclusive Restroom Resources

Gender Inclusive Restroom Google Map

Includes instructions on each bathroom with access information.

Hanson Hall Gender Inclusive Restroom Location: 2nd floor Room 2-246, Located by the recruiter's lounge

Lactation Spaces Resources

Includes a map of lactation spaces on all University campuses and a detailed list of all spaces and how to reserve them.

CSOM Lactation Space Location: 4th floor Room 4-142, Carlson School room is only available when the building is open 8 am to 5 pm, M-F. This room has a key code entrance. Email carlsonhr@umn.edu. 

Hanson Hall Lactation Space Location: 2nd floor Room 2-177, Hanson Hall lactation room has a key code entrance but employees and students are strongly encouraged to call in advance and book their ongoing time slot to assure all users can have adequate access to the space and not feel rushed. This room is available after hours and on weekends. Email carlsonhr@umn.edu. 

BIPOC Mental Health Resources

The BIPOC Mental Health Resources page offers a variety of resources that serves students as well as faculty and staff on and off campus.Here are a few highlights...

• On-Campus 

BIPOC Mental Health Collective

Student Counseling Affinity Groups

• Off Campus 

Common Ground POC Meditation Group

MN Mental Health Providers of Color Database created by Larry Yang

Maji ya Chai: A Nature Sanctuary for BIPOC Healing

• In Fall 2020, Maji Ya Cahi Lan Sanctuary began its journey to create a space that will "provide a welcoming andaccessible space in the North Shoreregion for Black, Native, and peoPeople of Color of every generation to gather, rest, and connect with each other," says Rebeka Ndosi, founder andexecutive director of theproject. This space will also be used to address and heal from social and historical inequities in a safe environment. 

• Track progress on the progress and keep up to date by following the  Maji Ya Chai Land Sanctuary Facebook.

• Online

Inclusive Mental Health Resources

12 Black Mental-Health and Wellness Resources to Follow on Instagram

The MCAE thrives on a student-first culture, providing a resource to enhance and promote multicultural understanding across campus. MCAE also provides information on student cultural centers.  

More than just numeric representation and access, we value having a diversity of views and experiences that enrich campus life and the academic experience. Equity and diversity is fundamental to everything we do at the University of Minnesota.  

Equal Opportunity & Title IX addresses reports of discrimination, harassment, nepotism, sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking and relationship violence) and related retaliation through: Investigation, Consultation, and Education. As the Twin Cities campus Title IX office, EOT responds to sexual misconduct concerns.

The University prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is a pdf link. Information about the University’s policies and processes for responding to sex discrimination can be found on Equal Opportunity & Title IX’s website: eot.umn.edu.

A list of resources compiled by the Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life University of Minnesota Twin Cities. 

The Women’s Center is an advocate for Women’s Equity. Not only does the Women’s Center provide support for women to thrive throughout the University of Minnesota, they also provide resources that women can access throughout campus for a variety of means. The Women’s Center also provides an online seminar on salary negotiation for women.