Diversity and Inclusion

Living our values of celebrating diversity and leading with inclusive attitudes.

Welcome from all of us to all of you!

What sets us a part from other Business Schools Over 20 initiatives to create an inclusive community

Celebrating Heritage

Poole follows the NC State Heritage Month Calendar themes. Follow this link for the specifics of our Heritage Month events.

Decolonize | Indigenize

Check out the newly installed Land Acknowledgment for Nelson Hall.

Poole Pride

Celebrating identity of members of the LGBTQ+ Poole community and engage the greater Poole College community in a path to allyship.

Meet your people

Meet the Director of Diversity & Inclusion for Undergraduate Programs.

Ms. Tayah joined Poole College of Management in August 2016. The position reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion through both leadership and program development. Now she leads a team of six with multiple initiatives that allow diversity to thrive in Poole College of Management.

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Big goals, big moves

Kemar Bright joined the Office of Undergraduate Programs student staff to meet new people. What he didn't know what he would get the inside scoop on all the happenings within Poole College.

Developing the skills to lead diversity initiatives

Rani Madhiwala joined the D& I team Spring of 2019 and jumped in to help plan and host the biggest D&I events of the year. She learned it takes a team to get a big event executed!

Seeing the opportunity

Isaiah Akridge heard the call for a new crop of student leaders spring of 2020. He started with the intent to step into an executive role in the Black Business Student Association with his key motivation, to be in service of others.

The Poole Family

Marlon Kinnard works with Ms. Tayah to support the Poole College of Management Black Male Initiative community. The Poole Family is comprised of BMI residents who are management majors or have potential business interests. The BMI Poole Family meets every other Friday for breakfast to provide the family members the insight they need to pursue their business dreams.

20% Domestic Minority

40% Female and 17% First in Families to Attend College

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For more behind the scenes of D&I team

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New! Poole Advocates for Corporate Change

See yourself as a leader of change? Ready to find your multicultural community of leaders? The Poole Advocates for Corporate Change first year experience is looking for you!

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Find your place in Poole!

Poole College of Management proudly supports four identity based student organizations and many more that align with your academic and career interets

See the full list of groups here

Association of Latino Professionals For America

The Association of Latino Professional for America is a national organization dedicated to helping young business leaders develop their professional and personal skills. We deeply value traditions, culture, and identity and would love to have you as part of our familia! Join us at our next event and build long-lasting connections with like-minded individuals like you!

Black Business Students Association

The purpose of the Black Business Students Association (BBSA) is to serve and recruit minority students into the Poole College of Management. We seek to assist in the academic, personal, and professional development of our members.

National Association of Black Accountants

The NABA chapter at NCSU works diligently to encourage and cultivate interest among minority youth in the accounting and finance professions through offering scholarships, mentoring, tutoring, leadership opportunities and career assistance.

Women in Business

The Women in Business Club will seek to empower female students who are pursuing a degree or career in business. The club will provide a platform within Poole College of Management for women to voice their opinions and play an active role in the community.

We are here to inform our members of the importance of diversity, implementing team-building/club-strengthening activities, and hosting speakers to inform members on the topics of business and specifically, women in business.

What is up next?

CALLING ALL BLACK STUDENTS W/ A NICHE!

Black By Popular Demand

Let’s take your talent to TikTok! In the wake of COVID-19, we have decided to move Black By Popular Demand to a virtual platform. We are looking for 10 students, with a strong footing in NC State’s Black community, to highlight in the categories of: Brands/Visual Artists, Research, Start-Ups, Civic Leadership, and World Travel

Voting for most popular post will be hosted on Poole Diversity Instagram

83% of students

Our students responded they are ready to intentionally engage in developing the tools to understand, appreciate, respect and value personal and cultural diversity and diversity of thought and experience.

Diversity Events Full Calendar

Wednesday 1:00 PM

Poole-Side Chats: Finding Connection While Social Distancing

Wednesday 1:00 PM

Poole-Side Chats: Navigating the Job and Internship Search in a Virtual World

Wednesday 1:00 PM

Poole-Side Chats: Caring for Yourself and Community