EJI Resources

For most colleges, the orientation for new faculty members is arranged by the department chair and may consist of a few informal meetings and the distribution of a handbook and other supplementary material. In contrast, approximately one in four colleges have formalized and uniform faculty mentorship programs across all departments.

Organizations where people thrive, don’t happen by chance; they are created by design. We’re on a mission to inspire leaders to create inclusive, safe, and diverse workplaces.

In this groundbreaking work, therapist Resmaa Menakem examines the damage caused by racism in America from the perspective of body-centered psychology. He argues this destruction will continue until Americans learn to heal the generational anguish of white supremacy, which is deeply embedded in all our bodies.

Central to NADOHE’s mission is to inform and influence national policy and trends in the fields of diversity, equity, and inclusion by providing its membership with information and research that can guide them in their day-to- day operations and in strategizing to create institutions of higher education that value diversity and seek equity within all aspects of their organization.

Hosted by Tobin Low and Kathy Tu, "Nancy" explores LGBTQ+ stories, experiences, and culture, featuring a mix of personal narratives and interviews.

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NADOHE is a membership organization designed for diversity professionals and institutions of higher education to become equipped with the necessary tools and mindsets to advance equity and dismantle systemic oppression.

The annual report from the National Center for Education Statistics includes data and analyses related to educational equity, providing insights into disparities in access, resources, and outcomes.

Offers professional development resources, webinars, and workshops for faculty and staff to support their success in academia, including topics related to diversity and inclusion.

Although specific to information technology, NCWIT offers resources and initiatives to increase the representation of women in computing, which can be applicable to the intersection of arts and sciences.

The NCORE conference series constitutes the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in higher education. The conference focuses on the complex task of creating and sustaining comprehensive institutional change designed to improve racial and ethnic relations on campus and to expand opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally underrepresented populations.

The National DEI Defense Coalition is comprised of hundreds of Americans who are deeply persuaded by more than five decades of empirical research that confirms the value of DEI for higher education and democracy.

This conference, organized by various institutions and organizations, covers a wide range of DEI topics, including those specific to faculty and staff in higher education.

This center offers resources and professional development opportunities for college staff working with first-year students and those in transition, with an emphasis on supporting diverse student populations.

The NSF has initiatives focused on broadening participation in scientific fields, aiming to increase diversity and inclusion in the sciences.

NWSA's conference includes presentations and discussions on gender and intersectional issues, which can intersect with the humanities.

This network aims to build a strong community of Indigenous peoples by providing support, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families in the Seattle area.

A daily call-in program that discusses issues affecting Native and Indigenous communities across North America, featuring guest interviews and listener call-ins.

Hosted by Cole Premo and Leah Lemm, this podcast highlights the stories of Native people in Minnesota, their experiences, and their contributions to the community.

LGBTQ+ individuals in academia often face discrimination, which can negatively impact their performance and mental health.

Appropriate mentoring helps African American women navigate the promotion and tenure process at predominantly white academic institutions.

This conceptual essay explores how Gerald Vizenor's (Anishinaabe) literary discussions of “shadow survivance” provide opportunities to work against the containment of Indigenous knowledge in mainstream and culture-based curricular practices. The author suggests that an implicit “shadow curriculum” has been articulated within the literature of Native culture-based curriculum but has rarely turned to Native American literary figures to elaborate the philosophical and theoretical differences they represent.

Promotes cultural diversity in UW Medicine through community involvement, mentorship, professional networking and recruitment of underrepresented minorities.

This guide provides information sources that may be helpful to new department chairs at the University of Washington.