A systems change framework for evaluating academic equity and inclusion in an Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program.

ABSTRACT: While academia is moving forward in terms of diversifying recruitment of undergraduate and graduate students, diverse representation is still not found across the academic hierarchy. At the graduate level, new discussions are emerging around efforts to improve the experiences of women and underrepresented minorities through inclusive graduate programming. Inclusive graduate programs are that which actively center and prioritize support for diverse experiences, identities, career goals, and perspectives, from recruitment through graduation. Establishing regular and rigorous evaluation of equity and inclusion efforts and needs is a critical component of this work. This is recognized by funding agencies that increasingly require reporting on inclusion efforts; here, we suggest use of a system

SUBMITTER: Wallace KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7593189 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature