DEI Development Program for Faculty Searches (2020 archival page)
The program is currently being updated for 2025-26, as a partnership between the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, building on the program developed in 2020. The original resources remain below on this page. The updated version will be ready by the time file review begins in the fall of 2026. Departments who have completed the old program in the previous 4 academic years do not have to redo the training.
The chair will be provided with information about the training directly from the Office of Institutional Equity and Belonging and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty.
DEI and the CC Faculty
At CC, we believe it is vitally important for our faculty searches to be inclusive and equitable. The DEI Development Program for Faculty Searches supports hiring departments in their efforts to conduct equitable and inclusive searches that support the College’s efforts to increase the diversity of the faculty.
The Program
Goals:
- to foster inclusive and equitable search processes
- to give search committees the tools and strategies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the search process and to decrease bias
- to hiring excellent candidates who advances the inclusive excellence of our diverse faculty body and curriculum
Structure & Organization:
- Just-in-time learning approach with a mix of modality for self-pacing and group work
- Four steps in the development program spread across the search timeline
- Multiple modalities: Information can be accessed via readings, slideshow file, or recorded video narrating the slideshow
- 4 step agendas for search committees where departments discuss key topics and make plans for the multiple stages of the search and the onboarding of the new hire. Search committee chair submits the required progress updates at each step of the 4-step agenda.
Step 1: Setting the stage and posting
- Complete by the final submission of the job posting to the Dean’s Office
- Agenda, link to reading assignment, discussion questions and task for Step 1
- Step 1 Powerpoint Slide File or Step 1 Video
- Complete before beginning reviewing of candidate materials
- Agenda, link to reading assignment, discussion questions and task for Step 2
- Step 2 Powerpoint Slide File or Step 2 Video
Step 3: Effective Interview Process
- Complete before beginning zoom/phone (semi-finalists) interviews; this is typically done around the same time as the submission of the zoom interview roster for approval
- Agenda, link to reading assignment, discussion questions and task for Step 3
- Step 3 Powerpoint Slide File or Step 3 Video
Step 4: Debriefing the search and preparing to welcome and onboard the new faculty
- in the month after the offer is accepted or the search officially declared ended without a hire.
- Agenda, link to reading assignment, discussion questions and task for Step 4
- Step 4 Powerpoint Slide File or Step 4 Video
Resources for Faculty Search Process
- Fine, E. & Handelsman, J. (2012). Searching for excellence and diversity: a guide for search committees. 2nd Edition. WISELI: Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute. (free e-copy)
- Fine, E., & Sheridan, J. (2015). Enhancing departmental climate: A guide for department chairs., WISELI, Women in Science and Engineering Leadership Institute: University of Wisconsin-Madison.
- Lam, M. B., & Finn, A. (May 15, 2018). How do you read the diversity statement? Inside HigherEd.
- Ross, H. (August 2008). Proven strategies for addressing unconscious bias in the workplace. CDO Insights.
- Columbia University. Improving Department Climate Tools and Resources for Departments and Department Chairs. (inactive link https://fas.columbia.edu/improving-department-climate-tools-and-resources-departments-and-department-chairs)
- Stewart, A. J., & Valian, V. (2018). An inclusive academy: achieving diversity and excellence. The MIT Press. (This resource is available as an e-book from Tutt Library)