Structuring and Creating a Sustainable DEI Department Built on Love, Justice, and Mission

Abstract

This workshop explores how schools can build sustainable equity and inclusion departments in the beginning stages. This workshop provides an entry point and reference points for diversity and inclusion practitioners to create equitable and mission-aligned DEI offices at their respective institutions. The workshop shares frameworks for best practices, cultivating a community around DEI, institutional planning for DEI, and furthering the continuous learning process for community members regarding DEI efforts and education. We include testimonies, case study group work, and an institutional audit activity for participants. Concluding this session, participants will pair up and receive numerous resources to ensure sustained practice for the future.

Presenters

Brian Davis
Director, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, The Harker School, California, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Workshop Presentation

Theme

Organizational Diversity

KEYWORDS

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Love, Justice, Human Rights, Strategic Planning