Diversity — Dr. Cheryl's Blog — Dr. Cheryl Thompson

Education Series Part 3 of 3: Equity and Human Rights Offices Need Rethinking

I believe in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). I am not calling for its end, or making an argument against its relevance. I respect the field, I have friends who are EDI leaders, and I have dedicated my career to advancing these principles in the study of archives, theatre and performance, media and advertising. It’s because I do this work that I know critiques like this one are desperately needed.

University, Systems, Social Jusice, Race, DiversityCheryl ThompsonApril 15, 2024Education, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ChangeComment

Education Series Part 2 of 3: Academic Governance Reinforces Diversity Gaps

Senior administrative leadership has the most significant role to play in academic governance, but the data demonstrates that the very idea of academic governance is fundamentally set up to reproduce itself. Collegial governance, as the dominant university reward system, reinforces the diversity gap in senior administrative leadership.

University, Diversity, Evidence-BasedCheryl ThompsonApril 8, 2024Diversity, Data, Administrators, EducationComment