Faculty Bias Training

In addition to understanding the relevant policies, Diversity Search Advisors (DSAs) and faculty members involved in searches are expected to participate in some form of bias education at least once every three years. To meet this requirement, DSAs and search committee members may complete bias training provided by the Provost’s Office as well as bias training offered by Schools, departments, and other organizations.

This year the Provost’s Office is offering a new asynchronous course through Workday Learning, as well as two in-person bias training workshops.

The asynchronous course is evidence based, developed for faculty by faculty, and has specific scenarios that reflect situations that occur during faculty searches and other aspects of faculty work. The training was developed by faculty at the University of New Hampshire with funding from the National Science Foundation (read more about the training here).

Information about the two in-person workshops and resources regarding discussed topics are detailed below. The in-person sessions were not recorded to create a safe space for attendees to freely engage in discussion.

We recognize the advantages and limitations of both online training and in-person training. Our hope is that these different approaches will appeal to different learning styles and provide varied opportunities for engagement in these important issues.