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Advocating for Inclusion and Justice
Module 5: Advocating for Inclusion and Justice
From Ways to Incorporate DEI into Your Courses
By David J. Luke, Chief Diversity Officer, University of Michigan, Flint
Framing with Interest Convergence
This set of modules began by describing several rationales for DEI, including utilizing interest convergence, better decision-making, an enriched academic environment, preparing students for a global workplace, reducing prejudice, and the fact that it’s just the right thing to do...more.
Understanding Roles and Processes within Higher Education
I often think about how change processes work in organizations, especially higher education. When advocating for justice, we all have different roles in a university or college setting. For me, the nature of these roles became most apparent when I began working in a cultural center at a university...more.
Focus on Outcomes
The work of DEI can be daunting in scope. When one thinks about all that needs to be done in terms of student recruitment and retention, faculty development, classroom management, support services, etc., it can be paralyzing. A focus on outcomes is important. I’m reminded of an interview that Ta-Nehisi Coates did with former President Barack Obama...more.
Three Important Takeaways
Be sensitive to where you see zero-sum game thinking emerge and work to reframe these arguments. Consider reading up more literature on the value of diversity...more.