Summer Institute for Advancement Services Pre-Institute Sessions-Diversify your database (1)

Diversify your database (1)

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This document discusses the importance of diversifying databases in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. It provides DEI statistics that highlight the changing demographics and the need for diversity in organizations. The document also emphasizes the impact of higher education and the benefits of promoting diversity and inclusion within these institutions. It defines various forms of oppression and the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.<br /><br />The document introduces measures of success in DEI efforts, including the importance of acknowledging history, evaluating experiences, and promoting reflection, reckoning, and repair. It discusses the role of bias in data and provides strategies to avoid bias, such as expanding worldviews, conducting research, and involving diverse teams.<br /><br />DEI data collection is addressed, with a focus on strategic planning, mission and vision statements, financials, alumni, faculty/staff, board members, government, students, community leaders, corporate partners, and other external stakeholders. The importance of goal setting and asking relevant questions to collect behavioral, experiential, and demographic data is emphasized.<br /><br />Various demographic data are discussed, including race/ethnicity, marital status, gender/gender identity, age, citizenship, first-gen status, socioeconomic status, veteran status, disability status, and religious affiliation. The document also suggests partnerships with campus data partners and emphasizes compliance with privacy laws and institutional policies.<br /><br />Beyond demographics, the document suggests collecting data on interests, passions, events, geographic location, affiliations, and attitudes. It emphasizes the importance of collecting data from diverse sources and analyzing it in a way that considers intersectionality and unconscious bias.<br /><br />The document concludes by emphasizing the importance of organizational accountability and the need to implement data measurements and processes to enhance accountability. It includes contact information for Dr. Shalonda F. Martin, who is involved in DEI coaching and consulting.

Keywords

diversifying databases

diversity

equity

inclusion

DEI initiatives

higher education

oppression

bias in data

DEI data collection

demographic data