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/
328 Curry Student Center
Provides information, support and other resources for the Northeastern Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Asexual people and their allies.
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/
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
For links to programs, resources, employee affinity groups, information on funding for DEI efforts, and a calendar of events
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
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.