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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Recruitment Inclusive Champions: Supporting University Diversity and Inclusion Goals
Tim L. Davey; Kaprea F. Johnson; Lisa Webb; Erin White
Journal of Faculty Development, v35 n2 p50-57 2021
Diversity and inclusion at research one Predominantly White Institutions continues to be an investment for administrators in higher education. To increase faculty diversity at any research university, there must be multiple innovative strategies to recruit diverse applicants while also reducing bias in the search process. One such initiative, the Recruitment Inclusive Champion (RIC) program, was developed at a large public university in the United States to train faculty and staff on inclusive recruitment, search, and hiring practices. The goal of the program is to have RICs in every unit on campus who can be utilized as a consultant during the search process. The RIC program is described in detail, followed by a discussion on barriers that the program and participants have faced, and the next iteration of the program. The manuscript concludes with strategic recommendations to start a similar program at your university.
Descriptors: Predominantly White Institutions, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Diversity (Faculty), Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Selection, Barriers, Bias, Minority Group Teachers, Program Descriptions, Consultants, Personnel Management, Program Content
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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