Archive for November, 2008
Are We in Danger of Believing that Racisim is Dead?
On October 31, 2008, the Office for Faculty Development and Diversity sponsored a workshop on unconscious bias (see, for example this 2005 article by Barbara Reskin) in the academic search process. Approximately 90 members of our academic community participated in the conversation, referring to their own experiences as witnesses of bias during academic searches, and […]
Posted: November 24th, 2008 under General, Race & Ethnicity.
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Why the New Blog?
This blog is intended for members of the Rochester community who are engaged, or have an interest in, diversity at the University of Rochester. The bloggers include the Faculty Diversity Officers, the Provost, the University Intercessors, some faculty and staff, and a member of our Board of Trustees. Feel free to read and comment on any topic that interests you.
Posted: November 13th, 2008 under General.
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