Diversity and Inclusion

Our graduates will leave Poole College able to foster and facilitate an environment of inclusivity and positive inter-cultural communication and interaction, especially in the context of today’s global business world.

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Learn more about the artist who creates the visual to the theme

The Future is Bright Black

“This theme explores and defies everything we are taught Blackness is. Blackness is multidimensional and its intersectionality is expansive. The theme grounds itself in everything that has made us who we are while anticipating everything Blackness can and will be.”

- Maayan Eaves, MSA Marketing and Communications Student Coordinator

Seeking businesses to feature in February- nominate one here

Tuesday Takeovers

Starting fall 2019, the Diversity & Inclusion team is working hard to bring companies to Poole to allow students to learn more about the company, their inclusive practices and build their network.

Each Tuesday will showcase a different theme, allowing students to learn more about different identities and how the company uses inclusive practices to support their employees and communities.

This increased exposure to the many aspects of companies will increase student awareness and interest in the opportunities available for internships and full-time placements.

Learn How We Empower Our Students See all events here

Celebrating Latinx Heritage

Celebrate Latinx Heritage month by showcasing Latinx Entrepreneurship and the Barrio Party in October!

Honoring Native American Heritage

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month by showcasing local North Carolina owned businesses and the hosting their executives over lunch event in November.

Poole Pride

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

2019 Career Fair Registration is LIVE!

Register now for either the Inclusive Recruiting Reception or the Inclusive Leader Breakfast

More details 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.

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

Our people and programs

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. Ms. Tayah brings to the role prior experience as an undergraduate advisor for business students at Lundquist College of Business of University of Oregon. She founded the Connect Engage Opportunity, CEO Network there. Now she is leading multiple initiatives that allow diversity to thrive in Poole College of Management.

Developing the skills to lead diversity initiatives

It takes a team to get a big event executed! The D&I Steering Committee meets weekly to plan all the logistics of the Inclusive By Design events. You can get involved by sending an email to poole_diversity@ncsu.edu.

The Poole Family

Poole College of Management supports the BMI community by facilitating a BMI family. The Poole Family is comprised of BMI residents who are management majors or have potential business interests. The events the BMI Poole Family participate in are sponsored by the Poole College of Management Director of Diversity and Inclusion and give the family members the insight they need to pursue their business dreams. Pictured here to the left, students met the CEO of M&F Bank which is North Carolina's oldest Black owned bank. See the news story here:

20% Domestic Minority

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

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New! First in Family Student Network Group

The First-in-Family Student Network Group supports and empowers first-generation students throughout their college experience. Through networking events, workshops, and mentorship, this group provides the students with the resources and support system they need to be successful at NC State.

For those students who attend FOUR events with the group during spring semester a FREE interview outfit is available thanks to generous sponsors of this initiative.

Join the network!

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

Tuesday 11:00 AM

Lunar New Year Celebration

Thursday 5:30 PM

Career Week: Supply Chain Recruiting Event

Friday 10:00 AM

Career Week: Career and Internship Fair