National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
Audience
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Faculty
Discipline(s)
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Humanities
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Social/Behavioral Sciences
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STEM
Established
2010
Individuals Served
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5,001-10,000
Notable Alumni
Deanna L. Fassett, PhD (professor and chair, San Jose State University) and Tamara Beauboeuf-Lafontant, PhD (professor and director, DePauw University)
Research Components
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Program sponsored (in-house) professional development sessions/ coursework
Diversity Groups (Social Identity)
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Gender
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Race-Ethnicity
Race/Ethnic Minority Group
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African American/Black
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Alaska Natives
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Hispanic/Latino
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Native American
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Native Hawaiians
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Pacific Islander
Inclusionary Practices/Activities
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Development Of Academic Sense Of Belongingness (E.G. Meetings With Doctoral Scholars, Peer Researchers, Exchanges At Academic Conferences)
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Personalized Counseling Services
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Specialized Curricula/Workshops
E.G. Training For Participants, Directors And/Or Faculty On Imposter Syndrome, Implicit Bias, Microaggressions
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Specialized Pedagogical Practices (E.G. Multicultural Teaching Practices, Usage Of Gender Pronouns)
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Structured Dialogues And Interactions (E.G. Lab Discussions, One-On-One Sessions, Virtual Dialogues)
Mentoring Components
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Mentees Are Shown Academic Customs, Pitfalls, Departmental Politics And Taboos
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Mentors Are Peers Of Program Participants (Near-Peer, Tiered Peer, Etc.)
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Mentors Provide Regular Scheduled Meetings With Mentees
Empowering Activities
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Mentoring Opportunities