Resources
Student Services and Programs
Organizations, well-being resources and extracurricular activities to support and engage UK students
- First-Generation Student Advising
- Supports first-generation students from recruitment to graduation
- Student Government Association
- To improve the student experience by listening to and advocating for students
- Student Support Services (TRiO)
- Academic support for students who are first generation, low income or have a documented disability
- The Study
- UK's centralized peer tutoring center
- The Counseling Center
- Groups, workshops and short-term counseling for students
- WellKentucky
- Comprehensive student well-being resources
- Martin Luther King Center
- Promotes diversity awareness, cultural pride and collaborative efforts between recognized student organizations
- Big Blue Pantry
- Supports UK students experiencing food insecurity or hunger
- Ambassadors for Inclusive Excellence
- Students who aspire to assist in fulfilling UK's mission of creating an inclusive campus environment
- Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)
- National society promoting academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture and natural resources
- Disability Resource Center
- Advocates for students with a wide-array of accessibility needs
- Student Veterans Association
- Collaborates with Veterans Resource Center, Veterans Resource Team and Student Government to support non-traditional students
- Swipe Ahead Program
- Assists students in meeting their unmet dining needs
- UK Faith
- Religious campus leaders addressing issues relevant to the faith lives of Jewish, Christian and Bahá'í students
- SGA Wildcat Wardrobe
- Free professional clothing service for all UK students
- KY-WV LSAMP
- Kentucky-West Virginia LSAMP is a consortium of colleges and universities to support underrepresented populations in STEM
- National Pan-Hellenic Council
- UK NPHC is the coordinating body for seven of the nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities
- Indian Student Association
- Promotes the Indian Culture to people of all races, ethnicities and religions via events
- Chinese Scholar and Student Association
- Provides assistance and resources to facilitate Chinese students' academic and social life at UK
- Feminist Alliance
- Undergraduate program exploring intersectional feminisim, gender-based discrimination and ways to creat an equal society
- Filipino American Student Organization
- For Filipinos and non-Filipinos interested in learning more about the culture and traditions
- Gender Sexuality Alliance
- Group of LGBTQ* students and allies who meet to have discussions, promote equality and above all have fun
- International Student Council
- Encourages international and US students to join together to plan fun events and promote understanding across cultures
- Invisible Illness and Disability Alliance
- Advocates for students with chronic illnesses, invisible disabilities and accessibility needs
- Iranian Student Association
- Preserve the practice of Iranian traditions and cultures, reach out to local Iranian community and educate others
- Modern & Classical Languages, Literatures and Cultures Student Organizations
- Student Clubs: Arabic, Chinese, Classics, Eta Sigma Phi, French, German, Korean, Russian and Japanese Culture Society
- Black Student Union
- Educates on the contributions of Black Americans, assists incoming students and provides continual guidance and support
- Latino Student Union
- Unite and strengthen the Hispanic/Latino community on campus, while fostering a bond between students, faculty and the community
- Koru Mindfulness
- Koru Mindfulness is an evidence-based program designed to help reduce stress and anxiety
- Underrepresented Minority Graduate Scholars Mentoring Program
- Designed to connect students who receive minority fellowships with a mentor
Campus Resources
Diversity, equity and inclusion-related resources for the campus community
- Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity
- Handles issues of harassment, discrimination, Title IX violations and ADA compliance
- Center for Equality and Social Justice
- Promotes equality and social justice through collaborative scholarship and education
- Human Development Institute
- Promotes the inclusion, independence and contributions of people with disabilities and their families
- Violence Intervention and Prevention Center (VIP)
- Where students, faculty and staff can seek confidential services and educational resources
- Employee Affinity Groups
- Faculty and staff linked by common purposes and interests
- Discrimination, Harassment, or Sexual Misconduct Report Form
- Advocates for those impacted by bias, hatred and/or an act of identity-based violence
- International Center
- Leads internationalization efforts and supports international students and scholars
- Inclusive Excellence and Diversity Education
- Centralized educational unit for expanding diversity and equity initiatives
- Office of LGBTQ* Resources
- Works to ensure our community is a welcoming, safe and supportive place for students, faculty and staff
- Veterans Resource Center
- Provides UK's military and veteran populations with the service and assistance they require
- Unconscious Bias Training for Faculty and Staff
- Full three-part series offered every 2nd and 4th week of the month
- Request Assistance from the Office of LGBTQ* Resources
- Request the Office of LGBTQ* Resources facilitate a conversation, workshop or other engagement opportunities with your team
- UK Women's Forum
- Empowers and champions women at UK
- 2021 Interfaith Calendar
- Primary sacred times for world religions
- Office of China Initiatives
- Provides much needed service for the community and campus through outreach, engagement and support services
- Community Conversations Planning Form
- Submit information on and receive resources for planned town halls, forums or community conversations
Academic Resources and Offerings
Academic programs and opportunities available to the UK community
- Center for Academic Resources and Enrichment Services (CARES)
- Academic support through counseling and planning, tutoring and study groups and involvement in enrichment activities
- African American and Africana Studies
- Teach and discover the history, culture, politics and conditions of black people across space and time
- Inclusive Health Partnerships
- Engages current and future health care providers in continuing education focused on health equity
- Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives
- Supports diverse graduate and professional students in all 19 colleges, including six health colleges
- Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies
- With five innovative research themes and dozens of areas of sub-speciality research, CIBS is the epicenter of vital scholarship
- Center for Equality and Social Justice
- Interdisciplinary research center that supports scholarly efforts that seek to foment equality and social justice
- Latin American, Caribbean and Latino Studies
- Interdisciplinary program that brings together scholars who wish to understand Latin America as a major world region
- Gender and Women's Studies
- Investigates gender broadly conceived, and the cultures and contributions of women worldwide
- Online Graduate Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion
- Prepares students to become proactive and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
- Anti-Racism Readings
- Free e-Books through UK Libraries for the UK community
- Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching
- Leads critical reflection on teaching and learning in light of our experiences during the pandemic year
- Center for Research on Violence Against Women
- Advances research into the clinical, legal, cultural and other complexities related to crimes against women
- Jewish Studies
- Interdisciplinary program which draws expertise and scholarly leadership from 20+ affiliated faculty from five colleges
- Center for Health Equity Transformation
- Fosters innovative, transdisciplinary, impactful research and training to improve the health of the most vulnerable Kentuckians
- Islamic Studies
- Interdisciplinary minor introduces students to the culture, language, religion and philosophy of Muslim Peoples worldwide
- Global Engagement Academy
- Professional development program for faculty and staff to build competencies in international engagement and education
- Education and Civil Rights Initiative
- Together, UK and the NAACP are working with communities and educators to help policy-makers reach decisions and transform lives
- International Student Employment
- Support for international students on F-1 visas to work in compliance with student immigration regulations
Suggestions?
If you know of a UK resource related to advancing diversity and equity that is not included on this page, let us know. We are always looking for ways to connect campus and highlight the relevant support and opportunities available to the UK community.