Inclusion and Diversity: All Belong Here

Rise Up

Rise Up provides accessible resources & world-class leadership training, grounded in celebrating diversity, for underrepresented future business leaders

Rise Up propels students to a successful career while celebrating their diverse identities and cultures. The program is designed to serve business students who identify with a systemically marginalized and underrepresented group. This may include students who identify as Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, multiracial, LGBTQ+, and/or as having a disability. Scholars receive perks including scholarships, leadership training, and corporate trips.

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Especially for Incoming Freshmen

K-State has two signature summer programs for incoming freshmen business students who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, Multiracial, First-Generation, or low income . Both programs include:

• Free room, board, and meals
• Training and preparation for the academic rigor of university
• Access to scholarships
• Community building and connections with student leaders, student organizations, faculty, staff, and business professionals

Multicultural Academic Program Success (MAPS):

• • 4 weeks in June
  • Free dorm room + food
  • Complete a free K-State class
  • Company tours
  • Summer research project
  • See the flyer (pdf)

MAPS is full for the 2022 Summer. Consider Kompass and Rise Up!

Kompass

• • 4 days (Sunday, August 14 - Wednesday, August 17, 2022)
  • Free dorm room, food, activities
  • See the flyer (pdf)

Apply now! Space is limited.

Throughout the year we provide learning opportunities to faculty, staff, students, and community around DEIB in business. We act on our learning through innovation in teaching, advising, and coaching.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging in Business Certificate

Office of Student Financial Assistance:

The Office of Student Financial Assistance helps all K-State students navigate paying for college. Their step-by-step guide provides important dates and other relevant information for incoming and continuing students. This office should be your first stop to explore paying for college.

Scholarships: Scholarships are financial aid that do not need to be repaid and are awarded to students based on merit (academic, leadership or civic accomplishments) or other specific criteria.

• K-State Scholarships - All incoming and current students should apply for K-State Scholarships here. The deadline is March 15th and you must apply every year. No late applications are accepted. This application will apply business students for certain business scholarships.
  
  
• Departmental Scholarships - Students who have declared a major in business should be in contact with their department about any major-specific scholarships.
  
  
• Book and Access Code Scholarships - Books and access codes to class materials are essential for students to have during the first week of class. Business students struggling to purchase needed materials should contact Dr. Law-DelRosso (olivia@ksu.edu)
  
  
• DACA Business Student Scholarships - DACA business students should meet with Dr. Law-DelRosso to discuss their needs (olivia@ksu.edu).

Other K-State Scholarship Opportunities:

• Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Scholarships

With over 300 student organizations, you're bound to find a community that feeds your personal and professional interests. Below are a few that may pique your interest. Learn about all the opportunities here.

African Students Union (ASU) Asian American Student Union (AASU) Black Student Union (BSU) Gender Collective Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) Indian Students Association IMHOTEP Black Male Initiative Latinas Unidas Poderosas y Educadas (LUPE)

Multicultural Business Student Association Muslim Student Association Native American Student Body Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (oSTEM) Pakistan Student Association Paraguayan Student Association Sexuality & Gender Alliance (SAGA) The Saudi Club United Black Voices (UBV) Women in Business

Olivia Law-DelRosso, PhD

Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

olivia@ksu.edu

785.532.6986

Make an appointment: calendly.com/olivia-delrosso

How I identify: She/her/hers, EurAsian, immigrant, mom, and an inclusion enthusiast

Where I call home: New Zealand and Randolph, KS

Hobbies: I love camping, hiking, riding horses, and traveling

Alejandra Gonzalez

Assistant & Mentor

amgonzalez@ksu.edu

How I identify: She/Her/Hers, Hispanic-American, Latinx, First-Generation

Major: Finance Major with a minor in Spanish Translations degree

Where I call home: Kansas City, KS

My internships and career plans: I've interned with Barkley as a partner of BrandLab in the KC Metro Area and have also had a Research Internship as a McNair Scholar.

MAPS/Kompas class: Kompas Class 2018 and Peer Mentor 2020

Student organizations I have been involved in: HALO, BSU, LUPE, MBSA, Business Ambassadors and Dorm Community Assistant

Hobbies: I really enjoy watching movies and playing soccer in my free time. I also love going on hikes and trying new restaurants with my friends, especially for breakfast!

Sofia Leal

Assistant and Mentor

sofial@ksu.edu
(816) 824 3310

How I identify: She/her/hers, Hispanic/Latino/Mexican American, First-Generation, Immigrant, DACA student

Major: Marketing major with a minor in Entrepreneurship

Where I call home: Kansas City, MO

My internships: I've interned at KC Bizcare as a business advocate.

MAPS/Kompas class: MAPS and Kompas 2020 Peer Mentor

Student organizations I have been involved in: HALO, LULAC, LUPE, MBSA, WiB, BSU

Hobbies: I love taking my puppy to the dog park during my free time or binge watching Nailed It on Netflix!