The Chair's Role in Fostering Equity, Part 1: Recruitment and Hiring.

Autor:	Morgan, Susan M., Bartels, Lynn K.
Předmět:	ACADEMIC departments EMPLOYEE selection UNIVERSITY faculty INCLUSIVE education DIVERSITY in the workplace SCHOOL dropout prevention
Zdroj:	Department Chair; Jan2024, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p21-23, 3p
Abstrakt:	This article discusses the role of department chairs in fostering equity in the recruitment and hiring processes at universities. It emphasizes the importance of hiring diverse faculty members to promote inclusive excellence and support an increasingly diverse student body. The article provides practical suggestions for finding and hiring diverse applicants, such as creating inclusive departmental environments, connecting with diverse feeder institutions, and using networks and conferences to recruit underrepresented scholars. It also highlights the significance of assembling diverse search committees, providing training on minimizing bias, and involving equity advisers in the hiring process. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of department chairs in creating an equitable climate and supporting the retention and promotion of diverse faculty. [Extracted from the article]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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