RESOURCES FOR BROADENING PARTICIPATION

University of Utah Resources

Center for Student Wellness:

We strive to cultivate a holistically well and safe campus community. We believe that wellness is the foundation of success and that equal opportunity to access wellness services, education, and support will create a more resilient, thriving University of Utah.

Center for Disability and Access:

The Center for Disability & Access is dedicated to students with disabilities by providing the opportunity for success and equal access at the University of Utah.

College of Engineering Counseling Services:

As the College of Engineering Mental Health Counselor, my goal is to provide a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental space to address any stressor or concern in your life, and empower you to take actions to meet your needs, values, and goals.

Counseling Center:

The purpose of the University Counseling Center (UCC) is to facilitate and support the educational mission of the University of Utah. We provide developmental, preventive, and therapeutic services and programs that promote the intellectual, emotional, cultural, and social development of University of Utah students.

Student Success Advocates:

The mission of Student Success Advocates is to support students in making the most of their University of Utah experience.
Trio Student Support Services:

Student Support Services (SSS) is a TRIO program for current or incoming undergraduate university students who are seeking their first bachelor's degree and need academic assistance and other services to be successful at the University.

Utah and Salt Lake City Resources

Women Tech Council:

The Women Tech Council focuses on the economic impact of women in tech by creating sustainable programs at every stage of the talent pipeline from high school to the board room.
Women Who Succeed:

We help young women on their own personal path to success by offering mentoring, scholarships, internships, and networking opportunities.

National Resources

The Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing):

AccessComputing works towards increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computing fields.
American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES):

AISES promotes the highest standards of education and professional excellence to widen the STEM workforce and grow sector support.
Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in IT (CMD-IT):

CMD-IT’s vision is to contribute to the national need for an effective workforce in computing and IT through synergistic activities related to minorities and people with disabilities.
Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI):

CAHSI seeks to grow and sustain a Networked Community committed to recruiting, retaining and accelerating the progress of Hispanics in computing.
Institute for African American Mentoring in Computer Science (iAAMCS):

The objective of iAAMCS is to increase the number of African-Americans receiving Ph.D. degrees in computing sciences, promote and engage students in teaching and training opportunities, and add more diverse researchers into the advanced technology workforce.
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT):

NCWIT seeks to increase the influential and meaningful participation of girls and women — at the intersections of race/ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, and other historically marginalized identities — in the field of computing, particularly in terms of innovation and development.