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.

2022 - 2023 Bias Training Workshop Resources

Advancing Equity and Excellence through Rubrics and Other Evaluation Tools

Workshop Presentation
Positive and Problematic Practices in Faculty Recruitment
Gender Bias in Letters of Recommendation
Applicant Evaluation Tool
Candidate Evaluation Tool

Strategizing Beyond Individual Cases of Bias

Workshop Presentation
UNH Bias Training Course Takeaway Guide
Past Events
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Nov

Advancing Equity and Excellence in Faculty Searches

Monday, November 13, 2023 12:00 PM - Monday, November 13, 2023 01:30 PM
Irvine Auditorium – Café 58
Advancing Equity and Excellence in Faculty Searches

This workshop will review and discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing bias in faculty search processes.

 

The Office of the Provost is excited to offer an in-person workshop to supplement the asynchronous bias training and continue engagement throughout the semester. Please register through Workday Learning below. If there are questions about bias training and requirements, please contact Colleen McEntee at cmcentee@upenn.edu.

Event Participants: All Faculty
11
Oct
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Oct
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11
Oct

Advancing Equity and Excellence in Faculty Searches

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 01:45 PM - Wednesday, October 11, 2023 03:15 PM
Irvine Auditorium – Café 58
Advancing Equity and Excellence in Faculty Searches

This workshop will review and discuss strategies for recognizing and addressing bias in faculty search processes.

 

The Office of the Provost is excited to offer an in-person workshop to supplement the asynchronous bias training and continue engagement throughout the semester. Please register through Workday Learning below. If there are questions about bias training and requirements, please contact Colleen McEntee at cmcentee@upenn.edu.

Event Participants: All Faculty
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Jul
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Jun

Asynchronous Faculty Bias Training

Saturday, July 1, 2023 - Sunday, June 30, 2024
Online Event
Asynchronous Faculty Bias Training

This year, the Office of the Provost is offering an asynchronous bias training course through Workday Learning. The training is funded by the National Science Foundation and was developed by University of New Hampshire faculty (read more about the training here). It is evidence based and developed by faculty for faculty. Take the course in Workday Learning here.

 

If you have any questions, please email cmcentee@upenn.edu.

Event Participants: All Faculty

Asynchronous Bias Training

There are currently no events.