In this video post, I provide 5 Tips for Inaugural Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in Universities. I've also include this PowerPoint presentation that highlights the points made in the video, and here's a summary of my tips: Increase your visibility in the university community Understand the dynamics of power on your campus Secure the appropriate … [Read more...]
The Chief Diversity Officer and Communications
In this video post, I discuss the importance of Communications and working with Communications Professionals and Specialists as a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). In the meantime, I want to hear from you: What's been your experience with communications as a diversity professional? I look forward to your responses below*, and I'd love your input. *Note: You … [Read more...]
EDI Tech Corner: 16 Things You Should Know About Social Media for 2016
By Kindra Cotton of SSS for Success: Simplified Social Media Solutions (Republished with permission; some links and images added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) Thank me later for getting you started on this 5 months ahead of time! A very popular, unattributable internet quote says: "Facebook is for the people you used to know, LinkedIn is for the people you … [Read more...]
EDI Tech Corner: 3 Things I Wish Every Chief Diversity Officer Knew Social Media
Today, I’m discussing the three (3) things I wish every Chief Diversity Officer (CDOs) knew about social media before starting their social media initiative. I’ve been a Social Media Specialist now for more than half a decade, and I’ve had the privilege of working with a variety of executive level administrators and busy small business CEOs which have the best lead nuturing. … [Read more...]
EDI Tech Corner: 3 Tips to Help Chief Diversity Officers Implement Their Social Media Vision
Last week, Dr. Green shared her story of social media success as a Chief Diversity Officer (CDOs) at Ryerson University, and today, I’ll share 3 tips to help CDOs implement their social media vision: Always Have a Plan: Most CDOs are in their position because they’re leaders in their field. It took planning to complete your education and accomplish your career … [Read more...]