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Robinson Career Advancement Center Diversity Breakfast
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Groups Served
Collegiate, Faculty, Other, Staff
Program Website
Contact Information
Holmes, Denise
dholmes17@gsu.edu
Address
55 Park Place
Atlanta, GA 30303
Building
55 Park Place Building
Campus
Atlanta
Funding
Multiple Sponsors
Overview
The Robinson CAC Diversity Breakfast was started in 2011. This event is an annual event that is held each spring in the morning of the spring Career EXPO at the Hyatt Regency. The purpose of this event is to highlight Robinson's diverse student population with a moderated student panel, allow employer table sponsors to present on diversity and inclusion initiatives in their respective organizations and to allow an intimate experience which includes networking between students and employers.
Benefits
Benefits include:
Community building with corporate partners, faculty and student population;
Knowledge sharing on diversity and inclusion initiatives in corporations;
Fundraising for more diverse programming within the Robinson CAC;
Access for our corporate partners to our diverse student population;
Diversity awareness – faculty, staff, students and corporate partners.
Supplemental Materials
Student Leadership and Diversity Breakfast Program Spring 2020
Discipline Focus
Business Management, Computer & Information Sciences
Diversity Group ( Social Identity)
Ability/Disability, Age, First Generation, Gender, Military/Veteran Status, Race/Ethnicity, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Socioeconomic Status
Race/Ethnic Group
American Indian, Asian, Black, Gender, Hispanic/ Latinx groups, Multi-racial, Pacific Islander, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiians
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 2: Multicultural Programming
Established
03/01/2011
Number Served
2501-3000
Notable Leaders, Stakeholders, or Speakers
NCR – Anthony Burdett
GA Pacific – Sheliah Williams
Bank of America
Enterprise Holdings
VMWare
Research Routines, Responsibilities and Activities
Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ training/coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, modules, professional development etiquette, facilitated discussion, panel, summit, educational programming, speaker series) (7), Celebrations of diverse groups (e.g. Black history, Asian American/ Pacific Islander Heritage, etc.)
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
The annual event, Robinson CAC Diversity Breakfast, that celebrates the diversity of the Robinson student population as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives of our corporate sponsors.
Self-efficacy Emphasis
Networking events with potential mentors; Student panel discussions
Acknowledgement/Affirmation of Identity, Strengths, Needs
Acknowledging students where they are in the student panel discussions. Intimate networking between students and corporate sponsors which includes discussions about the students background and needs.
Examples of Inclusionary Practices and Activities
Structured Dialogues and Interactions (e.g. lab discussions, one-on-one sessions, virtual dialogues), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Knowledge transfer to the community (e.g., parents, peers, stakeholders)
Mentoring Components
Mentoring is not used in our program
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Through the student panel discussion which allows an opportunity for participants to discuss their journey and the Event resume and program book which includes personalized narratives on each student panel participant.
Evaluation Methods
average attendance to events
Anticipated Participant Outcomes
attendance, obtaining employment (industry or other sector),mentoring program alumni
Outcome Milestones
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Key Performance Indicators
Event attendance
Program, Initiative, Policy or Sponsored Award Category
Priority 2: Multicultural Programming
Established
03/01/2011
Number Served
2501-3000
Notable Leaders, Stakeholders, or Speakers
NCR – Anthony Burdett
GA Pacific – Sheliah Williams
Bank of America
Enterprise Holdings
VMWare
Research Routines, Responsibilities and Activities
Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ training/coursework (e.g., workshops, test preparation, mini-courses, specialized course, conference presentations, resume/cv building, modules, professional development etiquette, facilitated discussion, panel, summit, educational programming, speaker series) (7), Celebrations of diverse groups (e.g. Black history, Asian American/ Pacific Islander Heritage, etc.)
Additional Research Components, Roles and Responsibilities
The annual event, Robinson CAC Diversity Breakfast, that celebrates the diversity of the Robinson student population as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives of our corporate sponsors.
Please describe how your program addresses self-efficacy (one's beliefs in their own ability to execute behaviors necessary to perform) in its participants?
Networking events with potential mentors; Student panel discussions
How does your program acknowledge or affirm individuals’ different identities, strengths, or needs?
Acknowledging students where they are in the student panel discussions. Intimate networking between students and corporate sponsors which includes discussions about the students background and needs.
Inclusionary practices/activities utilized in your program:
Structured Dialogues and Interactions (e.g. lab discussions, one-on-one sessions, virtual dialogues), Creation of a Safe space/ climate/environment
Participant Empowerment
Academic recognition (i.e. research credibility, prestige), Knowledge transfer to the community (e.g., parents, peers, stakeholders)
Mentoring Components
Mentoring is not used in our program
Opportunities to Privilege Voice
Through the student panel discussion which allows an opportunity for participants to discuss their journey and the Event resume and program book which includes personalized narratives on each student panel participant.
Evaluation methods are used to substantiate the program’s outcomes:
average attendance to events
Anticipated participant outcomes for your program:
attendance, obtaining employment (industry or other sector),mentoring program alumni