The Connections Institute on Leadership and Diversity is a one-day institute sponsored by the Diversity Resource Office. It is designed to equip students for inclusive leadership by developing awareness and competencies relevant to leading in a diverse environment. Each year, student attendees will explore a new topic that connects the fields of leadership and diversity in a safe, intellectual space that is conducive to self-reflection and the free exchange of ideas.

The topic of The 2009 Connections Institute on Leadership and Diversity is Exploring Difference & Fostering Inclusion. Through dialogue sessions, interactive workshops and engaging presentations, attendees will explore challenges associated with leading diverse groups and learn key strategies for creating a climate in which everyone feels valued and supported.