Resource |
Type of Resource |
Description |
Bias Incident Report Form | Report Form | This form serves as an official report to the University of Kentucky regarding an incident or incidents of bias, hate, bigotry and/or identity-based violence. |
Center for Equality and Social Justice | Outreach Office (Patterson Office Tower) | The mission of the Center for Equality and Social Justice is to promote equality and social justice through collaborative scholarship and education and to help advocate for social justice within our communities, public policies, and laws. |
Employee Affiinity Groups | Affinity Group | An Affinity Group is a group of faculty and staff linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest. Affinity Groups play a vital role in insuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed. They can provide a collective voice for faculty and staff with common interests. |
Inclusivity Committee | Committee | Representative groups utilized to advocate for DEI initiatives in the College of Art and Sciences. |
Interfaith Initiative | Calendar | The UK Martin Luther King Cultural Center exists to promote communication, cooperation, and community among the diverse religious and spiritual groups and individuals of the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky creates and supports transformative experiences of spiritual growth, ethical reflection, interfaith and intercultural dialogue, community service, and social action. |
Men of Color Symposium | Conference (Virtual 2022) | Open to students and professionals across Kentucky and beyond, attendees will be exposed to renowned speakers, presented with insightfully themed sessions with applicable and practical information, and opportunities to discuss building support for Men of Color. |
My Brother's Keeper (MBK) | Meeting Space | Provides a space for individuals who identify as men of color to connect with students faculty, and staff, while developing conversation and strategies for achieving excellence at the University of Kentucky and beyond. |
Office of LGBTQ* Resources | Outreach Office (Student Center) | As the Office of LGBTQ* Resources grows, one of our main goals is promoting student leadership and collaboration through advising and supporting all student groups that have a core focus on gender and/or sexuality. We hope this section will give you a general idea of the LGBTQ* focused student organizations at the University of Kentucky. |
Recommended Readings on Diversity and Inclusion | Recommended Reading | A collection of literature that addresses the need for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Visitors should navigate to their literature of choice: Articles, Books, or Audio & Video offerings. |
Sister Circle | Meeting Space |
Provides a space for individuals who identify as women of color to connect with students faculty, and staff, while developing conversation and strategies for achieving excellence at the University of Kentucky and beyond. |
Sister Circle Forum: Empower Her | Conference (Virtual 2022) | The forum is a full-day conference experience designed to create a space of belonging, growth, and community for students, faculty, staff, and community members who identify as women of color through interactive workshops, poster presentations, and a dynamic keynote address. |
Undocumented/DACAmented Wildcats | Services & Initiatives | The Undocumented/DACAMented WILDCAT Student Services at the King Center aim to foster a sense of belonging, community and well-being for all students who consider themselves Dreamers. The University of Kentucky values and understands the experience Undocumented/DACAmented students bring to the Wildcat Community. We are truly committed to helping each student reach their goals and aspirations. |
Violence Intervention and Prevention Center | Support Service | "People come to the VIP Center for the first time for many reasons. Many want to get involved or learn more about us, and others walk in because they or someone they care about has been impacted by sexual or gender based interpersonal violence. No matter your reason for walking in, expect to be warmly greeted and immediately connected to the confidential resources you are seeking. Each person will be the guide to the services they receive. We won't press for details, force you to make a police report or direct you toward any services you don't want. We will do whatever is necessary to provide you with the support YOU need." |