Different Abilities

The goal of this community or “rope team is to give you access to meaningful connections, opportunities, resources and experiences that help you navigate obstacles that may arise along your personal and professional journey. It is designed to support diverse members of non-majority groups who encounter unique challenges throughout their personal, social, academic and professional development. This community recognizes, appreciates, celebrates, promotes, and supports each individual because of their diversity and contributions. We call them “rope teams” because these communities, as many as you are interested in accessing, are here to support your student and alum journey as well as to provide you with an opportunity to support the journey of those you want to help succeed.     


Stories & News

Are Diverse Students and Other Early Career Candidates Better Off Working For Small or Large Employers?

College and university students, recent graduates, and other early career candidates often face a critical decision: choosing between large and small employers. This choice can significantly influence their professional development, job satisfaction, and career trajectory.

This choice is even more …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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5 ADHD Strengths You Never Knew You Had (And How to Use Them!)

Why is it SO important to focus on our ADHD Strengths? For the simple reason that our brain wiring is something that’s never going to change, so until we learn to accept it, embrace it and use it to our …

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Disclosing Your Disability at Work

Working while living with a chronic illness or disability is no easy feat. For those of us who need accommodations from our employers in order to do our jobs, it’s crucial that we know our rights and have a strong …

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Succeeding as a Neurodivergent Job Seeker

Job searching can be challenging for anyone, but for neurodivergent professionals, navigating applications, interviews, and workplace expectations comes with unique considerations. In this 30-minute live webinar, Eloïse Eonnet, Director of Coach Connect, is joined by The Muse and Fairygodboss career …

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Sonos Success Story: How David Muckle Built His Career

“I didn’t find Sonos. Sonos found me,” says David Muckle, Senior DevOps Engineer at the pioneering audio tech company. That unexpected beginning launched a career that defies the fast-paced, job-hopping norm of today’s tech world.

Straight out of college, David …

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Milton Bennett Discusses Developing Intercultural Consciousness for Multicultural Survival

The Center for Social Justice and the Civic Engagement Rope Team hosted Milton J. Bennett, co-founder and director of the Intercultural Development Research Institute for a keynote and conversation on communicating across differences on a national and global scale. Bennett …

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