Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color

Mission

Our mission is to foster the development of women of color as leaders in the classroom, on campus, and in their surrounding communities.

Goals

To assist women of color in developing networks that increase their retention and graduation rates 

To provide unique leadership development opportunities for women of color at The Ohio State University

To sponsor targeted programming that assists women of color in developing personal and academic strategies for professional success

To increase college and career access awareness among academically promising and ethnically diverse middle and high school girls

Measurable Priorities

We will identify unique academic and leadership development opportunities (scholarships, fellowships, conferences, etc.) for undergraduate women of color and assist them in applying for those opportunities

We will create a leadership-focused “Sisterfellows” Program supporting graduate women of color in the research and dissemination of scholarship by or about women of color

We will provide practical assistance to various university offices in identifying and communicating with academically promising and ethnically diverse middle and high school girls

We will increase the numbers of academically promising and ethnically diverse middle and high school girls enrolled in summer enrichment programs offered by The Ohio State University

If you would like additional information about Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color, please contact:

Victoria Lynn Dunn, Director
Leadership Initiatives for Women of Color
The Ohio State University
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
281 West Lane Avenue, 3rd Floor SAS Building
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Ph: (614) 292-2232
Fax: (614) 292-2713