Ageism, Rankism, and Diversity Initiatives in Higher Education
Discover insights on ageism and rankism, prevalent forms of discrimination, along with the Diversity Action Plan & Practices (DAPP) Pilot aimed at promoting inclusivity in academic settings through workshops and unit-specific programming.
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Senate Advisory Committee on Senate Advisory Committee on Equity Diversity and Inclusion Equity Diversity and Inclusion Our senate report and recommendations Our senate report and recommendations for academic year 2021 for academic year 2021- -2022 2022 Presenters Drdave Derezotes Chair Ageism and Rankism Subcommittee Chair SAC-EDI Dr. David Hawkins-Jacinto Chair Culture Change Subcommittee
What is ageism? What is ageism? Third most reported form of discrimination, across lifespan Includes discharge, harassment, terms/conditions, discipline, promotion, hiring Leads to economic, financial, psychological harm U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission https://www.eeoc.gov/
What is Rankism? What is Rankism? Form of discrimination that can destroy an inclusive workforce Abuses of power based upon rank Includes workplace bullying Leads to economic, financial, psychological harm https://www.hrdive.com/news/expert-rankism- can-destroy-an-inclusive-workforce/417983/
All forms of All forms of discrimination discrimination cause cause unnecessary unnecessary suffering suffering
Diversity Action Plan & Practices (DAPP) Pilot The Diversity Action Pilot will require at least 3 phases Phase 1: Series of Workshops (2 Phase 1: Series of Workshops (2- -3) 3) Introductory workshop Introductory workshop What is the DAPP? Where are diversity statements being used? What are the general benefits and best practices? Faculty Intensive workshop Faculty Intensive workshop this workshop, tailored to each unit participating in the pilot, will feature document examples, discussion and a sharing/feedback session Looking Forward workshop Looking Forward workshop (optional) a final workshop will focus on polishing the document and best practices for maintaining and updating the DAPP as well as using the document as a planning instrument for development
DAPP Pilot: Phase 2 Unit specific programming Unit specific programming units will be encouraged (and sponsored?) to plan their own event(s) that support faculty DAPPs. This may include: Brown bag discussion(s) Invited speaker(s) Virtual events Training sessions (e.g., implicit bias, culturally relevant teaching practices, anti-racist pedagogy, &c.) Participation in discipline specific workgroups or natl organizations involved in EDI practices
DAPP Pilot: Phase 3 Resources Website Resources Website to further support participating units, a resource website will be developed that includes information regarding inclusive teaching practices, EDI training & discussions (e.g., Friday Forums), research methods & tools (e.g., implicit bias training), affinity groups and belonging, community engaged learning, student support groups & U resource centers, mentoring practices &c.
