This DEI Professional Development Platform is a one-stop shop for faculty and staff to explore various Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) related topics, gain knowledge and develop skills around DEI. It has a number of resources about anti-racism, gender identity, intercultural competence and more.
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How does it work?
There are multiple filters, such as estimated time of completion, topical tags, competencies, learning/developmental levels and resource types to assist you in your search. For example, to find resources about anti-black racism in a video form, select “anti-black racism” in the “tags” filter and “video” in the “Resource Types” filter. The platform will list the available resources that match the filtered search. Click “View Resource” to access the resource.
The penultimate column indicates “Access Requirements” for each resource. For example, some resources require a subscription or log in using a U-M account. Rows highlighted in blue indicate that the resources have been written, created or hosted by University of Michigan-affiliated faculty, staff or organizations.
If you have any questions regarding the platform, please contact the Office of Culture, Community and Equity (OCCE) at [email protected].
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Call it what it is: anti-Blackness
An opinion article from the New York Times by African American Studies Professor kihana miraya ross that explains anti-blackness in the wake of the death of George Floyd in May 2020.
Less than 30 minutes
Anti-Black Racism, Equity, Perspective
Knowledge, Awareness
Intermediate
Articles
None
No
3
Verna Myers: How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them
Our biases can be dangerous, even deadly — as we've seen in the cases of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and Eric Garner, in Staten Island, New York. Diversity advocate Verna Myers looks closely at some of the subconscious attitudes we hold toward out-groups. She makes a plea to all people: Acknowledge your biases. Then move toward, not away from, the groups that make you uncomfortable. In a funny, impassioned, important talk, she shows us how.
Less than 30 minutes
Anti-Black Racism, Self-Awareness, Bias
Awareness, Attitudes
Introductory
Videos
None
2014
No
5
Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion (LinkedIn Learning)
Inclusive work environments can yield greater creative output, boost employee morale, and benefit a company’s bottom line. But even as a slew of modern companies make strides towards true workplace inclusivity, many still miss the mark. This is often due to a lack of cultural competence, or the ability to engage and adapt across cultural differences. In this course, instructor Mary-Frances Winters explains why cultural competence is key to the success of any diversity-related initiative, as well as how to assess and grow your own cultural competence. She shares scenarios and techniques that can help you grasp how your worldview impacts your behavior, as well as how to more effectively engage and adapt across cultural differences.
In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from police brutality and cultural appropriation to the model minority myth in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race, and about how racism infects every aspect of American life.
Me and White Supremacy leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy, so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on Black, Indigenous and People of Color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too. The book goes beyond the original workbook by adding more historical and cultural contexts, sharing moving stories and anecdotes, and includes expanded definitions, examples, and further resources.
8+ hours
Antiracism, Privilege, Race/Ethnicity/Racism
Knowledge, Attitudes
Introductory
Books
None
2020
No
11
The Rackham Leading Equity and Diversity (LEAD) Series
LEAD, Leading Equity And Diversity, is a series of conversations where attendees have the opportunity to hear from a diverse group of guests who lead and/or support DEI and social justice initiatives.
An Inclusive Academy: Achieving Diversity and Excellence by Abigail Stewart and Virginia Valian
In this book, Abigail Stewart and Virginia Valian argue that diversity and excellence go hand in hand and provide guidance for achieving both. Stewart and Valian, themselves senior academics, support their argument with comprehensive data from a range of disciplines. They describe better ways of searching for job candidates; evaluating candidates for hiring, tenure, and promotion; helping faculty succeed; and broadening rewards and recognition.
Technically Wrong: Sexist Apps, Biased Algorithms, and Other Threats of Toxic Tech by Sara Wachter-Boettcher
The book demystifies the tech industry, leaving those of us on the other side of the screen better prepared to make informed choices about the services we use—and to demand more from the companies behind them.
8+ hours
Bias, Culture, Gender Identity
Knowledge, Awareness
Introductory
Books
None
2018
No
14
How to be a great STEM Role Model for students by Meagan Pollock
Role models can attract students to Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) careers by sharing personal stories using positive messaging. This 30 minute video aims to equip STEM professionals to speak to students about careers in STEM.
Less than 30 minutes
Mentoring, Bias, Communication
Application/Action, Skills
Introductory
Videos
None
2015
No
15
How to become an inclusive leader by Meagan Pollock (TED Talk)
Belonging and being valued are fundamental human needs. Inclusive leadership helps address these two crucial needs and enhances performance, collaboration, attendance, and reduces turnover. This life skill is helpful for everyone, yet it is imperative to create cultures, schools, teams, and organizations that drive equitable outcomes for historically marginalized and minoritized people. This talk will examine a four-part, iterative, reflective, and reflexive framework for developing into an inclusive leader.
