The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development embraces the university’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion where Binghamton University staff, students and alumni develop a distinct ability to work, learn and live in diverse environments. We understand the need for inclusive work cultures, and we are committed to ensuring all student experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are integrated into career planning and development. We strive to connect our students with employers that share common values for sustained career success. Learn more about our journey to become a more inclusive and equitable center by reading our commitment to racial justice.
By the numbers
We welcome you to explore commonly requested information about Binghamton University in the common data set on our Office of Institutional Research & Assessment website regarding diversity through enrollment, undergraduate admission and graduation rates.
Maximize your diversity recruiting
Find resources and organizations that are relevant to the populations you are looking to recruit below.
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Visible and invisible disabilities
The Fleishman Center is committed to connecting employers to students with diverse abilities and disabilities, both visible and invisible, to improve hiring outcomes and organizational diversity.
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
Active Minds
American Sign Language Club
Best Buddies
Binghamton Buddies
Binghamton Students for Autism Acceptance
One Special World
Learn more about student organizations and access contact information on B-Engaged, our online system for University-recognized groups.Affiliated Binghamton University office(s)
Services for Students with Disabilities
Legal information and resources
Americans with Disabilities Act
Disability Rights Legal Center
Job Accommodation NetworkTips for employers
To help students feel comfortable with potentially disclosing a disability or challenge, you could ask every candidate the following interview question: “What type of work environment or tools/resources help you perform best?” During the recruitment process, be sure to showcase your internal initiatives and resource groups, such as Autism @ Work Programs, Disability Resource Groups, etc.
Resources available
Neurodiveristy in the modern workplace: Provides an overview of the benefits and barriers of a neurodiverse workforce.
Neurodiversity in Business (NiB): Collection of expert resources for both individuals with disabilities who are looking for advice and resources as well as employers and organizations looking to make content and practices more accessible.
Questions students should consider
- How/when should I disclose my disabilities?
- What is a “reasonable accommodation?”
- What should I do if I’m discriminated against during an interview?
- Do I need to disclose anything before I sign a hiring contract?
Students are also encouraged to join the Fleishman Center's Students with Visible and Invisible Disabilities affinity community.
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LGBTQ+
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
SHADES
Rainbow Pride Union
The Equality Project
Barabing
Lesbian and Gay Family Building Project
O STEMLearn more about student organizations and access contact information on B-Engaged, our online system for University-recognized groups.
Affiliated Binghamton University office(s)
Resources available
Out For Work: A comprehensive LGBTQ+ resource that provides support for students as well as resources and tools for employers to better recruitment and retention.
Questions students should consider
- How do I tell if a company’s culture is LGBTQ+-friendly?
- How should I include my LGBTQ+ voluntary or professional experience on my resume?
- How do I deal with transphobia at my internship?
Students are also encouraged to join the Fleishman Center's LGBTQ+ affinity community.
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Women
Half of Binghamton University’s student population is female.
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
Women's Student Union
Women in Tech (WiT)
American Medical Women's Association
Powerful United Ladies Striving to Elevate
Society of Women Engineers
Women in Business
Women in Healthcare
Girls Who Code
Women in Finance Development Program (WiF)Learn more about student organizations and access contact information on B-Engaged, our online system for University-recognized groups.
Resources available
Equal Opportunity, Unequal Outcomes: Explores gender inequality in post-graduate outcomes.
Questions students should consider
- How do I negotiate a salary offer without facing wage descrimination as a woman?
- How should I deal with casual sexism in my office?
- How do I determine appropriate workwear that matches my own professional style?
Students are also encouraged to join the Fleishman Center's women affinity community.
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Race and ethnicity
Approximately one third of all Binghamton University students are students of color.
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
African Student Organization
Asian Student Union
Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Binghamton University Japanese Association
Black Student Union
Caribbean Student Association
Chinascope
Chinese American Student Union
Diverse Cultural Xcellence
Graduate African Student Organization
Haitian Student Association
Hellenic Cultural Society
Hillel/Jewish Student Union
Muslim Student Association
Hong Kong Exchange Square
Indian Graduate Student Organization
Korean American Student Association
Latin American Student Union
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)
National Society of Black Engineers
Philippine-American League
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Taiwanese American Student Coalition
Vietnamese Student AssociationLearn more about student organizations and access contact information on B-Engaged, our online system for University-recognized groups.
Affiliated Binghamton University office(s)
Questions students should consider
- How do I ask about a company’s real inclusion culture?
- What do I do when I encounter microaggressions at my internship?
Students are also encouraged to join the Fleishman Center's students of color affinity community.
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International and DACA students
International students bring a unique global perspective to complex issues, making them ideal assets to employers. They are adaptable, ready to take on challenges, are often multilingual, and possess multicultural skills that will help them excel in diverse workplaces.
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
International Student Council
Indian International Student Union
International Connection
International Student AssociationLearn more about student organizations and access contact information on B-Engaged, our online system for University-recognized groups.
Affiliated Binghamton University office(s)
Office of International Student and Scholar Services
Resources for employers
Hiring international students is easy and not much different than hiring domestic students
Curricular Practical Training: Students on an F-1 visa who have completed at least one full academic year at their institution qualify for Curricular Practical Training (CPT). CPT employment is a paid internship that is directly related to the student's major field of study and provides training that will allow the student to apply concepts learned in their degree program in a practical setting. (GPA and degree program requirement)
Optional Practical Training: Students on an F-1 visa who have completed at least one full academic year at their institution also qualify for Optional Practical Training (OPT). OPT employment is a job that provides relevant work experience in the student's major field of study and reinforces what they may have learned in their degree program. (GPA and degree program requirement)For additional assistance or questions regarding hiring international students, please contact our International Student and Scholar Services office.
DACA
Find helpful information and resources utilized by our students here.
Students are also encouraged to join the Fleishman Center's international students affinity community.
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First generation students
Nearly 15% of Binghamton University students are first generation college students
Suggested student groups and organizations to partner with
Student Support Services
McNair Scholars Program
Educational Talent Search
Upward Bound
B-FIRSTStudents are also encourgaed to join the Fleishman Center's first generation affinity community.
Maximizing internships for students from diverse backgrounds
In order to ensure the best internship experience for students from diverse backgrounds, we suggest the following best practices:
- Offer at least one networking opportunity for your student intern.
- Introduce them to a casual mentor as a point of contact at your company.
- Establish a system for supervisors to give formal guidance and direction, set expectations, explain deliverables and provide performance feedback at the conclusion of the internship.
Connecting with additional student groups and organizations
There are over 650 student clubs and organizations at Binghamton University, with new ones continually added. All University-affiliated organizations and clubs can be found on B-Engaged. This website includes descriptions and contact information for most Binghamton University affiliated organizations.
Student groups and organizations are also encouraged to work with companies who have been recognized as exemplifying diversity and inclusion. You can benchmark your own organization through the following resources:
- Forbes’ America’s Best Employers For Diversity
- Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity
- Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index
Participate in Fleishman Center signature diversity programs and events
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Diversity Roundtable (fall semester)
- Behind the Scenes Job and Internship Fair Tour (fall semester)
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MultiCultural Career Fair Flip (spring semester)
- Fleishman fashion show (fall semester)
- Fleishman Professionalism Panel (spring semester)
- First Generation Coffee Hour (fall and spring semesters)
- B-Real Talks
- Equity Affinity Communities
Don't know where to start?
Here are some free resources that can assist you with assessing your organization's current progress towards diversity, equity and inclusion:
- National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) Diversity and Inclusion Self-Assessment: A self-assessment tool to gauge your operation’s current status related to and progress toward goals around diversity and inclusion.
- D5 DEI Self-Assessment: A self-assessment is a tool for identifying areas of work that your foundation is already engaged in and opportunities for growth.
- DEI Employer Best Practices Handout: Provides suggestions for best practices for employers to consider related to recruitment, retention and support of diverse talent. (Handout courtesy of Colorado State University Career Center)
- Diversity and Inclusion: A Beginner’s Guide for HR Professionals: A brief overview of what diversity and inclusion in the workplace means.
- Top Ten Diversity Best Practices: Suggestions to create an inclusive environment.
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion Resource Pocket Guide: provided by the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce.
About our resources
At Binghamton University, we value each individual and acknowledge intersectionality across the various dimensions of identity — who a student is and how they define themselves. We recognize that the content shared above is not exhaustive, and that resources on identity are continually evolving.
If you would like to share feedback to help improve this page, please contact Lindsey
Murtland (lmurtland@binghamton.edu), Senior Associate Director of Engagement and Operations at the Fleishman Center.
