Summer Institute for Alumni Relations Pre-Institute Sessions-CASE Summer Institutes DEIB in Advancement

CASE Summer Institutes DEIB in Advancement

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Today's agenda covers four key topics in the context of advancement: belonging, equity, inclusion, and diversity. Belonging refers to creating an inclusive environment where individuals feel accepted and supported. It involves looking to different groups for a sense of identity and conforming to norms. In the context of advancement, practicing belonging involves building capacity to withstand unhealthy conformity and developing perspective-gaining skills.<br /><br />Equity encompasses fair treatment and access to resources and opportunities for all identities. Strategies for defunding DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives include political pressure, budget cuts, misinformation campaigns, and lack of accountability. Users should evaluate diversity metrics such as compensation, promotion, career development, staffing, and problem resolution to ensure greater inclusivity.<br /><br />Inclusion is about creating an environment where all identities can participate and feel valued. It involves adapting to the cultural backgrounds of increasingly diverse volunteers. Practicing inclusion in advancement involves serving as a connector, partnering with underrepresented communities, and allowing communities to share their stories and perspectives.<br /><br />Diversity refers to the representation of multiple identities, including age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, nationalities, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Practicing diversity in advancement involves auditing processes, psychographic motivations, programs, and content to ensure representation of all social identities.<br /><br />Overall, the goal is to create a more inclusive and equitable environment in the field of advancement by fostering a sense of belonging, practicing equity and inclusion, and embracing diversity. CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) recognizes the importance of these topics in advancing the field.

Keywords

belonging

equity

inclusion

diversity

advancement

fair treatment

access to resources

diversity metrics

inclusivity

underrepresented communities