Entering at a critical time in the national dialogue on higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), this edited book presents case studies from six institutions that have successfully enacted curricular change.

Pulled from research, state, private, and small colleges as well as various regions of the United States, these case studies cover a range of approaches, including faculty-driven and institution-wide processes, aimed at engaging the entire campus, as well as efforts at the classroom and disciplinary level. Accompanying chapters overview the work, exploring themes and best practices, discuss the current political climate, and offer cutting-edge research on assessment in DEI.

An inspiring and practical read for higher education faculty, leaders, and practitioners, this book demonstrates that curricular change is an achievable, worthwhile, and urgently necessary pursuit.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:
Introduction

1. Leading the Way—Part I

Norah P. Shultz

Creating Change

2. Decolonizing the Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Workshopping for Liberal Arts Faculty to Overcome Inertia

Regine O. Jackson and Tracey E. W. Laird

3. Promoting Student Success by Engaging in Anti-racist Efforts at a Health Sciences University

Lynette S. Sparkman-Barnes and Sebastiano J. Procopio

4. Creating an Antiracist College

Taifha Natalee Alexander, Kim A. Rostan, James Stukes, Tasha Smith-Tyus, and Tiara Woney

5. Working to Create an Equitable University through Antiracist and Decolonial Theory and Practice

Diana J. Fox and Jenny Olin Shanahan

6. An Institutional Movement

Norah P. Shultz and Jennifer Imazeki

Assessing Change

7. Improved Learning Outcomes through a Theme of Leadership for Social Justice & Equity in Core Courses at a Higher Education Institution

Tony L. Kroll

8. Measuring Institutional Climate: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives in Postsecondary Education

M. David Miller, Tammie L. Cumming, and Isana Leshchinskaya

Obstacles to Change

9. Silencing and Distracting: The Enduring Strategies of White Supremacy in Academia

Abby L. Ferber and Noel A. Cazenave

Conclusion

10. Leading the Way—Part II

Norah P. Shultz Norah P. Shultz is Professor of Sociology and Director of Inclusive Curriculum for the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity at San Diego State University, USA.

"Entering at a critical time in the national dialogue on higher education and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), this edited book presents case studies from six institutions that have successfully enacted curricular change. Pulled from research, state, private, and small colleges as well as various regions of the United States, these case studies cover a range of approaches, including faculty-driven and institution-wide processes, aimed at engaging the entire campus, as well as efforts at the classroom and disciplinary level. Accompanying chapters overview the work, exploring themes and best practices, discuss the current political climate, and offer cutting-edge research on assessment in DEI. An inspiring and practical read for higher education faculty, leaders, and practitioners, this book demonstrates that curricular change is an achievable, worthwhile, and urgently necessary pursuit"-- Provided by publisher.

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