Current Initiatives

Current Initiatives

This list is regularly updated. If you have new details/programs/initiatives to include, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

The Carlson Military Hub is dedicated to supporting veterans and active military members as they transition into higher education and the business world. From the moment you begin your application through to your post-graduation career, we are here to ensure your success every step of the way. Explore our resources and take the next step in your academic and professional journey.

  • Multiple funds are designated to support students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Diversity Scholarships for Executive Education programs 

These programs and initiatives listed here will center the experience of those named. All individuals are welcome to participate in anything listed.

  • Executive Education program: Women in Leadership
  • Executive Education program: Inclusive Leadership, Fostering Diversity to Drive Performance
  • Executive Education partnership with TeamWomen (women's business professional organization)
  • International Student Townhalls
  • LGBTQIA+ Community Lunch Series
  • Community of Color Lunch Series
  • Graduate Women Affinity Networking Night
  • LGBTQIA+ Affinity Networking Night
  • Graduate Student of Color Affinity Networking Night
  • Military Veterans Affinity Networking Night
  • Women, Wine, and Wisdom
  • Military Veterans Gala
  • Global Gala
  • Carlson Women Connect
  • Equity & Leadership Conference
  • Women's Leadership Conference

These programs and initiatives listed here will center the experience of those named. All individuals are welcome to participate in anything listed.

  • Visit Days for various audiences/affinity groups (Women's Visit Day, LGBTQIA+ Visit Day, Students of Color Visit Day, Military Veterans Visit Day, Carlson Community of Color Admitted Student Event, Carlson Community of Women Admitted Student Eventetc.)
  • Business Innovation Academy
  • Outreach Ambassadors
  • Carlson THRIVE
  • Carlson School of Management - Dougherty Family College Transfer Program
  • Emerging Leaders of Color
  • Recruitment Fairs (includes People of Color Career Fair at Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis Professional Diversity Career Fair, ROMBA and Mossier LGBTQ+ Career Fairs, ForteLaunch events)
  • Military 101 - How to Hire a Vet
  • Hiring International Students
  • Partnership with Access MBA, free MBA prep for women and underrepresented populations
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Partnership with the Full-Time and Management Science MBA

These programs and initiatives listed here will center the experience of those named. All individuals are welcome to participate in anything listed.

  • DE&I Orientation Sessions for PT/Online/FT MBA Programs
  • MBA Diversity and Inclusion Staff Steering Committee
  • MBA Roundtable/Forte Gender in Business School Task Force
  • DEI Orientation Sessions for Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Taxation, MS in Finance, MS in Business Analytics, Master of Marketing, MS in Supply Chain Management, Part-Time MBA, Online MBA, Full-Time MBA
  • Graduate International Student Orientation 

As part of the University of Minnesota, Carlson students, faculty, and staff are able to access a variety of additional resources.
 

Diversity and Inclusion Resources

Campus Climate and Support

Disability Resources

Mental Health Resources

Title IX and Equal Opportunity

The Carlson Business Career Center (CBCC) has developed a program for employers to support a more inclusive recruiting, onboarding and workplace experience for students. The program consists of three virtual 90-minutes workshops to help strengthen the connection and understanding between Carlson employers and students from diverse groups. The program is open to anyone who is involved with recruiting, hiring, onboarding and mentoring diverse Carlson students (i.e., campus recruiters, diversity recruiters, HR program leaders, ERG leaders, hiring managers, etc.).

In the program, employers will:

  • Hear directly from Carlson students on what they need during the recruiting process.
  • Share recruiting and retention challenges experienced by other Carlson employers.
  • Re-think key student interactions to be more inclusive of talent from all backgrounds.
  • Learn new ways to show students your commitment to engage in inclusive best practices.

Upon completion of the program, employers receive a certificate of completion and pin to showcase with students their commitment to inclusivity. They are also invited to a breakfast to recognize their program participation, meet student leaders from a variety of affinity clubs and organizations, and join and connect with a cohort of other employers who have gone through the training.

Explore the Veteran Education Benefits page to learn about education benefits available to veterans, including the GI Bill®, in-state tuition options, federal and state tuition assistance, and more. Find the resources and support you need to make the most of your educational journey.