An inclusive American Dream runs through the faculty, but which faculty?

Abstract

Institutional support for diversity and inclusivity is an imperative for colleges and universities and is likely essential to an expanded and inclusive American Dream. While many institutions focus on increasing and supporting the diversity of their student population, faculty members need more attention and support because a diverse and inclusive faculty body can mentor, role model, and create positive change for an increasingly diverse student body. Session facilitators share three faculty profiles: 1) the US faculty of 2027; 2) the faculty at the 100 most inclusive campuses based on National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) results; and 3) the faculty who tend to use inclusive practices more. Through comparing these profiles and how faculty with various demographics and characteristics feel supported by their institution, session participants will engage questions and derive lessons about improving institutional inclusivity while effectively managing a changing faculty.