The DIP

Mission

To increase diversity within the field of I-O psychology, and ultimately SIOP, by increasing the diversity of students who are applying to and accepted into funded I-O doctoral programs.

Vision

A significantly larger talent pathway of Black/African Americans, Hispanic/Latinx and Native Americans for I-O graduate education and ultimately SIOP.

Objectives

For racial and ethnic minority undergraduate students

1.  Raise awareness of I-O psychology

2.  Provide the opportunity to learn more about graduate studies in I-O psychology

3.  Help undergraduates gain the experience and qualifications needed to be more competitive to apply for funded I-O psychology doctoral programs. For example, foster undergraduate ability in research, scholarship, application, and graduate study more broadly. The SIOP Diversifying I-O Psychology Program recruits scholars and research mentors annually. This phase will focus on research experience in the form of a research mentor-mentee relationship. Check back for important information and links to apply. 

4.  Guide students in identifying their focal interests through direct experience and exposure to the many areas of research in I-O psychology

5.  Socialize students within a supportive graduate climate that values multiple diverse perspectives

For SIOP

6.  Increase and diversify the membership of SIOP

7.  Demonstrate to existing members of SIOP through action, especially those in underrepresented minority and ethnic communities, a genuine commitment to equity, access, and inclusion.

Background

This initiative was proposed by the Diversifying I-O Graduate Education Task Force, which included these members:

Dr. Enrica Ruggs, Task Force Chair, University of Memphis

Dr. Derek R. Avery, University of Houston

Dr. Jimmy Davis, RHR International

Dr. Marcus Dickson, Wayne State University

Dr. Eden B. King, Rice University

Dr. Larry R. Martinez, Portland State University

Dr. Patrick F. McKay, Temple University

Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Dr. Ann Marie Ryan, Michigan State University

The task force convened to define and address the issue of racial and ethnic underrepresentation in funded doctoral programs in I-O psychology. The pipeline initiative seeks to increase awareness of I-O and strengthen the applications of racial and ethnic minority students. This program is aligned with SIOP’s strategic goal to “build a diverse, inclusive, and agile SIOP that maximizes our impact through effective people, process, technology, and data infrastructure.” 

Additionally the James L. Outtz Grant for Student Research on Diversity helps to make the DIP program possible.

Named for SIOP’s first African-American president, The James L. Outtz Grant for Student Research on Diversity was designed to award empirical research, theory, and application in any area of I-O psychology that focuses specifically on diversity. Since the establishment of the Outtz Grant program, SIOP has developed the very successful Diversifying I-O Psychology Program. To continue the program, SIOP needs financial support for the scholars who attend so the Outtz Grant has been repurposed to support Outtz Scholars to the Diversifying I-O Psychology Program

Learn More

To learn more about The DIP, view Stephen Rogelberg's discussions with SIOP Diversity & Inclusion Officer Derek Avery, and former DIP Chair Larry Martinez, as part of the Better Together Tuesday video about the program below. Check back for details about this exciting program and how to get involved!