An inclusive academy : achieving diversity and excellence

Stewart, Abigail J. (author.). Valian, Virginia, (author.).

Record details

ISBN: 026203784X (Hardcover)
ISBN: 9780262037846 (Hardcover)
Physical Description: xxxi, 491 pages ; 24 cm
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Publisher: Cambridge, MA : The MIT Press, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

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 short list 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.