33 min

COVID-19’s Impact On Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Dr. Nicolle Parsons-Pollard Part 2 APL nextED Mini-Pod

    • Business News

This week on the APL nextED Mini-Pod we continue our conversation with Georgia State University Associate Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard as she shares ways the University is utilizing data to shape diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Data drives many of the policy decisions made throughout institutions. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are no exception. Georgia State University, a well-known research institution, recently received Insight Into Diversity’s 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The University is implementing an ambitious plan to make further progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), following recommendations by its Task Force for Racial Equality (https://dei.gsu.edu/task-force/) last summer, and the implementation steering committee of the Next Generation of Faculty Initiative (https://provost.gsu.edu/commission-report/). Georgia State has developed a robust action plan to support DEI which includes developing inclusive hiring, promotion and retention practices, including the creation of a comprehensive mentorship program for faculty.Dr. Parsons-Pollard joins host Kathleen Gibson this week in part two of their discussion on DEI initiatives and the ways Georgia State is putting data into action.Additional Resources Referenced In This EpisodeDisproportionate Minority Contact (https://www.amazon.com/Disproportionate-Minority-Contact-Nicolle-Parsons-Pollard/dp/1531002633) by Nicolle Parsons-PollardIHED Burnout Report (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/09/14/faculty-members-struggle-burnout) Equity-Minded Faculty Workload, What We Can and Should Do Now (https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Equity-Minded-Faculty-Workloads.pdf) by the American Council on Education (ACE)Braving the Wilderness (https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848) by Brene Brown Georgia State University's Action Plan for Racial Equity & Equality (https://dei.gsu.edu/about/task-force/action-plan/)APL nextED is pleased to bring you the APL nextED Mini-Pod, where for a few minutes each week, academic leaders will share insights and perspectives on the most important issues and opportunities facing academic teams.Visit aplnexted.com/podcast (http://www.aplnexted.com/podcast) to learn more about this week's guest, view video interviews and access the full list of APL nextED Mini-Pod episodes.

This week on the APL nextED Mini-Pod we continue our conversation with Georgia State University Associate Provost Nicolle Parsons-Pollard as she shares ways the University is utilizing data to shape diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.Data drives many of the policy decisions made throughout institutions. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies are no exception. Georgia State University, a well-known research institution, recently received Insight Into Diversity’s 2021 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The University is implementing an ambitious plan to make further progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), following recommendations by its Task Force for Racial Equality (https://dei.gsu.edu/task-force/) last summer, and the implementation steering committee of the Next Generation of Faculty Initiative (https://provost.gsu.edu/commission-report/). Georgia State has developed a robust action plan to support DEI which includes developing inclusive hiring, promotion and retention practices, including the creation of a comprehensive mentorship program for faculty.Dr. Parsons-Pollard joins host Kathleen Gibson this week in part two of their discussion on DEI initiatives and the ways Georgia State is putting data into action.Additional Resources Referenced In This EpisodeDisproportionate Minority Contact (https://www.amazon.com/Disproportionate-Minority-Contact-Nicolle-Parsons-Pollard/dp/1531002633) by Nicolle Parsons-PollardIHED Burnout Report (https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/09/14/faculty-members-struggle-burnout) Equity-Minded Faculty Workload, What We Can and Should Do Now (https://www.acenet.edu/Documents/Equity-Minded-Faculty-Workloads.pdf) by the American Council on Education (ACE)Braving the Wilderness (https://www.amazon.com/Braving-Wilderness-Quest-Belonging-Courage/dp/0812995848) by Brene Brown Georgia State University's Action Plan for Racial Equity & Equality (https://dei.gsu.edu/about/task-force/action-plan/)APL nextED is pleased to bring you the APL nextED Mini-Pod, where for a few minutes each week, academic leaders will share insights and perspectives on the most important issues and opportunities facing academic teams.Visit aplnexted.com/podcast (http://www.aplnexted.com/podcast) to learn more about this week's guest, view video interviews and access the full list of APL nextED Mini-Pod episodes.

33 min