Definition of Diversity

"All the ways in which we are similar and all the ways in which we differ."

– Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr.
Chairman & CEO, Roosevelt Thomas Consulting & Training
Founder of the American Institute for Managing Diversity

Diversity Committee Mission Statement:

To create an inclusive environment that encourages and supports all members, perspectives and talents and embraces all people interested in pursuing a professional appraisal career, enabling all to contribute at their highest potential.

Unique Opportunities for Minorities and Women

The Minorities and Women Directory is a search tool for local, state, and federal agencies and financial institutions that would like to, or are required to, assign a portion of their work to qualifying minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Members of the Appraisal Institute can add themselves to this directory for increased visibility.

The AIET Minorities and Women AI Designation Scholarship is designed to provide financial assistance to help associate members in advanced designation states achieve their SRA or MAI Designation. To learn more about the scholarship requirements, or to apply, click here.

The AIET Minorities and Women Education Scholarship is awarded to minority and women undergraduate students pursing academic degrees in real estate appraisal or related fields. To learn more about the scholarship requirements, or to apply, click here.

View 2011 Scholarship Recipients