Resources

Below you will find a variety of resources relevant to issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice at Northeastern University.

Resources for Students

Anti-Racist Resource Compendium (put together by Northeastern’s Black Student Association):  https://docs.google.com/document/d/15-22Qbt7XrRJr4ojp9t6854hzeMFPxzEP3Wfmd9gbns/edit 

Northeastern Cultural Centers

https://www.northeastern.edu/cultural-life/centers/ 

 

LGBTQA Resource Center 

328 Curry Student Center

Provides information, support and other resources for the Northeastern Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual people and their allies.

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Disability Resource Center 

The Disability Resource Center serves Northeastern students who have documented disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act 

 

University Health and Counseling Services 

Find@Northeastern, provides 24/7 immediate access connection to mental health support and resources

877-233-9477 (in the U.S.)
855-229-8797 (Canada),
+1-781-457-7777 (International)

 

Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service 

In order to serve a diverse community, the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service has a wide arrange of student groups to be a part of.

Directory of Organizations and Affinity Groups: https://www.northeastern.edu/spirituallife/connect-with-other-faiths/religious-spiritual-group-directory/

 

Graduate Ombuds Office 

Dr. Kimberly Wong

graduateombuds@northeastern.edu

617-373-6904 (office)

617-545-7989 (cell)

Northeastern University’s Ombuds for Graduate Students offers confidential, impartial, and informal assistance to graduate students who have concerns related to their university experience.

Resources for Faculty and Staff

Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

John Armendariz, Vice Provost for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion

 j.armendariz@northeastern.edu 

For links to programs, resources, employee affinity groups, information on funding for DEI efforts, and a calendar of events

 

Employee Assistance Program 

A confidential counseling service for faculty and staff seeking mental health resources

accessible through MyNortheastern 

 

Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service 

Alex Kern, Executive Director

mailto:a.kern@northeastern.edu 

 

Ombuds Office 

ombuds@northeastern.edu  

The Ombuds for Faculty and Staff serves as an off-the-record, neutral, and informal resource for Northeastern University employees seeking to address concerns affecting them at work.

Highlighted Readings

#shutdownSTEM

This website provides articles, books, and organizations related to anti-racism in academia geared towards STEM.

Yvette Pearson

Yvette Pearson is Associate Dean for Accreditation, Assessment and Strategic Initiatives in the George R. Brown School of Engineering at Rice University. Her article navigates her experience as a Black woman in a white-male dominated field.