Leading Inclusive Academic Units: Practices for Chairs, Directors & Deans

This workshop introduces practical, research‑informed approaches to support academic leaders in creating more inclusive units. Participants explore how bias influences unit‑level decision‑making, departmental climate, evaluation practices, and academic career trajectories.

Through discussion and scenario‑based learning, leaders develop confidence in identifying and interrupting bias, supporting colleagues, and implementing structures that promote transparency, fairness, and belonging within their units.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognize how bias appears in academic contexts;
• Practice strategies to interrupt bias in meetings, evaluations, and decision‑making;
• Evaluate unit‑level practices and structures that support inclusive cultures and equitable outcomes.

Audience

Chairs, Graduate Chairs, Academic Directors, Principals, Deans, Vice and Associate Deans