PHASE 01
Mapping, Learning & Creation
In the initial phase, faculty will map DEI learning outcomes in their curricula and attend workshops on leveraging data and culturally responsive practices. These workshops will equip faculty to identify and revise courses, create inclusive syllabi and assignments, and integrate culturally responsive practices to align with removing historic barriers to college access and student success.
Step 01
Nominations, Teams, & Funding
Nomination Process
Academic areas are nominated by their respective Deans. Upon nomination, Chairs or Directors are responsible for identifying a faculty team to participate in the program. Team members must possess a comprehensive understanding of students' learning experiences across their courses.
Funding Eligibility
When participation in this program is not part of a teaching load or special assignment, team members are eligible for curriculum development funds. To receive funds at the end of each semester, faculty must complete the pre-determined deliverables and submit a funding request.
Step 02
Mapping
Mapping Learning Outcomes
In the fall term, programs and departments will engage in a mapping process to pinpoint where and how college-identified learning outcomes are introduced and assessed. These outcomes include representation, socio-historical understanding, and intercultural and job skills. This mapping process will be a key tool to determine where DEI outcomes can be integrated across courses within a program or department.
Deliverables:
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A completed curriculum map that clearly identifies which courses will incorporate specific DEI learning outcomes.
Need Guidance?
For detailed instructions on how the submitted deliverables should look, please see the deliverables guide.
Step 03
Data Use for Equity Workshop
Faculty participating in the program will be asked to complete the Data Use for Equity workshop. This will inform their strategic next steps by ensuring faculty have a solid grounding in equity principles and the skills to analyze and address racial inequities within their academic domains.
This two-part workshop empowers participants to cultivate an equity mindset and analyze student data within their academic domains. Emphasizing equity-driven data analysis to tackle racial disparities, it guides the exploration of institutional strategies to address racial inequities. It is strongly encouraged that participants complete this workshop with their program or department.
Step 04
Unlocking Excellence through Culturally Responsive Practices
To equip faculty with the skills to foster inclusive partnerships in today's diverse world, participating faculty will be asked to complete the Unlocking Excellence through Culturally Responsive Practices workshop. This transformative, four-week workshop delves into culturally responsive practices, building effective partnerships, understanding cultural identity, and creating inclusive communities.
Step 05
Inclusive Syllabus Design Workshop
Participating faculty will be asked to complete the It's in the Syllabus workshop, a two-part series focused on creating inclusive syllabi to enhance effective teaching.
The first session provides essential practices for designing an inclusive syllabus, while the second session offers an opportunity to receive constructive feedback to refine your syllabus to incorporate evidenced-based tenets to design syllabi as a roadmap for student success.
Step 06
Curriculum Development
During the spring term, faculty will identify which course(s) curriculum will be revised. In consultation with the IETC team, a revision plan will be established, specifying the course number, title, and revisions to guide the development process.
Deliverables in this step include:
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A revised course Outline of Instruction (OOI) for the identified course(s).
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An updated syllabus incorporating evidence-based inclusive design principles.
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At least one DEI-related assignment developed with implementation details (term, course, section(s).
Please refer to our templates for guidance on formats and best practices.
Need Guidance?
For detailed instructions on how the submitted deliverables should look, please see the deliverables guide.
