An Inclusive Academy: Achieving Diversity and Excellence (The MIT Press)

Synopsis

Preface : Why This Book? -- Academic Ideals : What Keeps Some Out Of Reach? -- The Benefits Of Diversity And Inclusion -- Understanding Inequities : The Role Of Schemas -- How Careers Progress For Different Groups : Observational Data And Alternate Accounts -- Recruiting New Faculty : Developing A Diverse Pool And An Equitable Search Process -- Evaluating Job Candidates : Choosing The Shortlist And Treating Interviewees Equitably -- Retaining Faculty : Building Community In The Academic Workplace -- Facilitating Faculty's Success -- Evaluating And Promoting Faculty -- Recognizing Faculty Accomplishments -- Changing Institutions : The Roles Of Formal Leaders, Informal Leaders, And All Faculty -- Conclusion : Making Institutional Changes That Last. Abigail Stewart And Virginia Valian. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.