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Follow on Google News | International Society of Diversity & Inclusion Professionals & Darden B-School Launch New ProgramThe International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals has formed a strategic partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business to launch the groundbreaking Darden Diversity Executive in Residence Program
By: International Society of Diversity & Inclusion Pro The two-day, invitation-only program is designed to engage senior-level executives and thought leaders from corporations around the globe with students and faculty on campus at the Darden School of Business biannually. “This partnership aligns with our school mission and our goals to graduate future leaders with robust core competencies that include diversity,” says Kellie Sauls, associate director of admissions at Darden. “Corporate senior level executives will address diversity in business within our enterprise, which will allow Darden to provide the most relevant, applicable and real-time learning opportunity for students who will arguably lead the most diverse workforce to date.” The inaugural Diversity in Residence corporation will be Sodexo. Key objectives for the Darden Diversity Executive in Residence Program include: ►Student Learning: Students will discover from senior-level global business leaders diversity and inclusion and leadership best practices. ►Researcher/ ►Organizational Mission & Corporate Citizenship Development: “We are thrilled to form this truly unique partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business to advance the art, science, teaching, research and practice of diversity and inclusion,” says Cassandra D. Caldwell, Ph.D., founder and CEO of the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals. “Collaborative initiatives such as these elevate our profession and demonstrate true innovation in our field!” About the Darden School of Business The University of Virginia Darden School of Business is one of the world’s leading business schools, offering MBA, Ph.D. and Executive by Vid-Saver" href="http://www.darden.virginia.edu/ About Diversity At Darden The Darden School of Business values its thriving and diverse community of students, faculty, professionals and alumni. The women and men of Darden represent a diversity of racial, ethnic, religious, cultural, socio-economic, marital and sexual orientations. In addition, the Darden community is rich in its diversity of perspectives and world views. Creating a diverse class of incoming students is important, and the admissions staff in each of our programs — MBA (http://www.darden.virginia.edu/ About the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals The International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals is the first global comprehensive professional association that spans across industries and across public and private sectors. The ISDIP views diversity and inclusion through a comprehensive lens that includes four strategic pillars: organizational development, supplier diversity, workforce diversity, and community engagement. Membership is open to all public-sector and private-sector professionals with diversity and inclusion job responsibilities and/or interests. Not a member of the International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals? Contact: Gail Zoppo International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals Media Relations Manager Centre Green Office Park 1000 Centre Green Way, Suite 200 Cary, NC 27513 919.457.0376 media@isdip.org End
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