Share success stories with your mentee of hiring people from outside of the organization with varying experiences and backgrounds.

Stay up to date by joining a professional organization and attending functions or reading it's materials.

Stay current with innovative practices within your field by reading professional journals, attending professional organization meetings, and networking with others at those events.

Start a "lunch and learn" group to teach/share skills or areas of expertise with colleagues.

Spearhead an initiative that impacts diverse functions and areas within your unit and across the university.

Spearhead an event which requires you to initiate simultaneous actions under a tight time frame (e.g., a conference, workshop, meeting).

Spearhead a group of employees to participate in an event sponsored by a professional organization.

Speak up in group discussions and meetings. If that is uncomfortable, discuss strategies with your direct supervisor.

Speak up during a family or group conversation, politely sharing your point of view. Be sure to listen actively and empathically before making your comment.

Speak to your HR representative or use resources provided by UHR to incorporate inclusive practices during the job posting process.