DEI – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility are core values held by all the Career Centers at Columbia University. As such, we are committed to upholding the commitment to anti-racism, outlined in President Bollinger’s statement of July 21 2020. As a coalition of career services professionals we strive to uphold these values and principles in the execution of our work, with employers and with students, recognizing the role that access to careers, internships, and employment play in social mobility and dismantling historic systems of exclusion and racism.
CDL will continue to advocate for inclusion and equity in workforce recruitment and development.
Through Columbia’s Career Centers, students will find career programs and resources tailored to the needs of all students, including the unique needs of historically under-represented groups in American higher education. We strive for many of these programs to be developed in collaboration with student groups, alumni organizations, and employer partners who share our values.
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
The Career Design Lab values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. In accordance with University policy, CDL prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services.
We ask that all employers abide by anti-discrimination and harassment policies and practices in recruitment processes of all Columbia students as outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers; and by Columbia University’s own policy.
Procedures
Any career services related operating procedures must comply with and reference above policy.