The Whitman School of Management has received the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest publication on diversity and inclusion in higher education.
The Inspiring Programs in Business Award recognizes universities that encourage and support students from underrepresented groups to enter the field of business. The Whitman School, along with her 27 other honorees, will be featured in his April 2024 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
Recipients of the Inspiring Programs in Business Award are selected by Insight Into Diversity based on their commitment to inspiring and encouraging new generations of young people to consider careers in business through mentorship, education, research, and successful programs and initiatives. I did.
“Whitman has made significant contributions over the past several years to supporting students of all backgrounds. We provide financial support to help students get the most out of their Whitman experience. We are doing great work in our community, creating new programs to engage, mentor, and support our diverse students. We are also launching our most ethnically diverse and largest school ever this fall. We welcome new female students. This award from Insight into Diversity magazine is clear recognition that we are developing a more inclusive environment at Whitman,” said Whitman School Interim said Dean Alex McKelvey.
Insight Into Diversity magazine selected the Whitman School's Multicultural Group and First Generation Student and Parent Resource Group for this award. The goal of these resource groups is to ensure that both students and parents are aware of all opportunities available to break down barriers and promote greater inclusion.
Multicultural and first-generation student resource groups meet bimonthly throughout the academic year to provide programming to students. These include opportunities to build community, learn from and support each other, and access professional development by faculty and alumni of color.
To further support students, Whitman has started a parent resource group that meets virtually once a month. Parents will receive information on topics related to undergraduate advising services/tutoring information, career services, study abroad, financial aid, campus housing, and health and well-being services. This allows parents to support their students in their academic progress.
Diane Crawford, executive director of organizational culture at Whitman College, said: “These programs are beneficial to underrepresented first-generation students and their parents. The resources provided provide first-generation parents with the information and knowledge they need to guide and support their students. Students are given the opportunity to build community and receive professional development and mentorship that will help them navigate their academic and subsequent careers. It will help overcome certain knowledge gaps and ensure equitable access to what the Whitman School has to offer.”
“We know that many business programs' success, dedication, and mentoring of underrepresented students is not always recognized,” said John, owner and publisher of Insight Into Diversity magazine. says one Lenore Pearlstein. “We want to celebrate schools and organizations that have created programs that inspire and encourage young people who are currently in business or interested in a future career. We are proud to recognize the program as a role model for other institutions of higher education and beyond.”
