Author : Linda F. Bisson
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030856700
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (567 download)
Book Synopsis Uprooting Bias in the Academy by : Linda F. Bisson
Download or read book Uprooting Bias in the Academy written by Linda F. Bisson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-11-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book analyzes barriers to inclusion in academia and details ways to create a more diverse, inclusive environment. It describes the implementation of UC Davis ADVANCE, a grant program funded by the National Science Foundation, to increase the hiring and retention of underrepresented scholars in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and foster a culture of inclusion for all faculty. It first describes what the barriers to inclusion are and how they function within the broader society. A key focus here is the concept of implicit bias: what it is, how it develops, and the importance of training organizational members to recognize and challenge it. It then discusses the limitations of data collection that is guided by the convention assumption that being diverse automatically means being inclusive. Lastly, it highlights the importance of creating a collaborative, interdisciplinary, and institution-wide vision of an inclusive community.