Diversity Networking: Where to Go and What to Do Networking is a continuous, broad activity that can occur anywhere and anytime. To make connections to the diverse communities from which potential candidates may be identified, be aware of these resources: • Professional organizations representing diverse groups, such as the National Black MBA Association • Conferences, seminars, job fairs, and networking events – announce and sponsor such events • Professional conferences to increase exposure to diverse colleagues in their area of study – offer to host or send employees • Online professional social networking media, such as LinkedIn and Facebook – joining online groups relevant to your department and taking an active part in them will increase your networking opportunities »» For optimal diversity outreach, search for the women and minority subgroups within these professional social media sites • Your own diverse friends, neighbors, and colleagues
How to Promote SLCC to Network Connections and Potential Candidates It’s not enough to locate potential diverse new hires. You also have to convince others to work for you in your department. It may help to include the following “talking points”: Maintaining an inclusive work environment. SLCC’s Inclusivity Definition Inclusivity is the active, intentional and ongoing commitment to ensuring that all members of the campus community are able to fully and meaningfully participate in and contribute to all aspects of campus life (i.e., in the curriculum, programs and resources and in practices and processes). It is the involvement and empowerment of all members of Salt Lake Community College, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized and valued.
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