DEI
DEI stands for...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
This type of outreach is aimed at engaging diverse communities to ensure that services and resources are accessible to everyone.
multicultural outreach
This term refers to the shared customs, beliefs, language, and values of a group of people.
culture
This office on campus is responsible for creating a community of acceptance for all individuals and nurturing an atmosphere of inclusion and positive social change.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA)
This 2009 Disney-Pixar animated film centers on a young Mexican boy named Miguel, who embarks on a journey through the Land of the Dead to discover his family's history.
Coco
Which group in the United States has the highest rate of maternal mortality?
African American (Black) Women
What term describes the process of ensuring that all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources?
Equity
In multicultural outreach, community leaders are important because they help bridge the gap between organizations and these type of groups
marginalized or underserved communities
List 5 categories of identity.
a community group for Black students (undergraduate, graduate, or professional) attending USC that is sponsored and facilitated by the Counseling Center.
BlackSpace
This 2018 Marvel superhero film, which features a predominantly Black cast, became a cultural phenomenon for its portrayal of the fictional African nation of Wakanda
Black Panther
1 in _ Hispanic Americans do not have a regular healthcare provider
5
What is the difference between equity and equality?
When organizations want to connect with non-English-speaking populations, they often offer this service to ensure accessibility.
language services or translation services
What are gender pronouns? Provide some examples.
Gender pronouns (he/she/they/ze etc.) specifically refer to the person you are referring to. Pronouns are part of someone's gender expression.
a support initiative for incoming LGBTQ+ students to connect with support and resources in their first year.
Queer Connections
This 2017 film tells the true story of three African-American women who worked at NASA and were critical to the success of the early space missions, challenging racial and gender discrimination.
Hidden Figures
As of 2022, women make up approximately 47% of the U.S. workforce, but only ___% hold senior management roles
27%
What does “inclusion” mean in the context of DEI?
Inclusion refers to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to participate fully.
Individuals from the community itself to deliver messages, and information, and educate others.
peer educators
This term describes the gender identity of individuals who do not identify strictly as male or female but as something outside the traditional binary.
non-binary
Students, faculty, and staff, gather on Greene Street once a month on Wednesday to socialize while our DJ spins new and old school hip hop music
Hip Hop Wednesday
This 2013 animated film tells the story of a Polynesian girl who embarks on a journey to save her island, drawing from Pacific Islander mythology and traditions.
Moana
Black names on resumes receive ___% fewer callbacks for interviews than resumes with traditionally White names, even when qualifications are identical
50%
The first step in advancing in your DEI journey is to ...
Expect and accept discomfort.
Conversations around DEI can often be an emotional experience and can challenge long-held worldviews - which can feel uncomfortable.
This type of community event allows diverse groups to share their cultural traditions, food, music, and language to foster mutual understanding
cultural festival
a collective identity formed from shared experiences, struggles, and cultural practices of a particular group within a larger society
minority group
designed to assist first-year multicultural students transitioning to the university by providing them with a trained mentor for their critical first year.
Multicultural Assistance Peer Program (MAPP)
This 2019 Disney live-action adaptation tells the story of a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father’s place in the army and protect her family.
Mulan
Hispanic Americans are _% more likely to experience diabetes than non-Hispanic White Americans
50