Changing Culture from the Ground Up

The Baker Trust McDonough DEI Fellows program provides resources for six faculty members (one from each academic area), three students, and one staff member, all dedicated to assessing and improving teaching and resources related to DEI within their department or program. The Baker Trust Fellows are committed to: > Reviewing core undergraduate courses > Identifying creative ways to include more diverse materials > Identifying opportunities for discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion > Supporting faculty who are committed to enhancing the ways in which they address DEI

CURRICULUM

What it means

We should increase the number of courses that focus on DEI, the extent to which all courses address it, and the diversity of readings, speakers, resources, and other material used in our classes.

Our goals

>Expand diversity of course content > Enhance access to DEI resources for faculty, staff, and students > Support faculty in DEI pedagogy and other initiatives > Develop a uniquely Georgetown approach to DEI in the curriculum

The work underway

>Reviewing core courses to identify opportunities for diverse content > Piloting programs for DEI pedagogy > Ensuring course evaluations include DEI questions > Creating new Executive in

Residence positions with DEI emphasis

“Having a position devoted to our URM students is vital to our DEI efforts, and if we are successful, will have a tremendous impact on the broader business world through their continued success.” —George Comer Director of Underrepresented Minority (URM) Student Support

CO-CURRICULUM

What it means

Our co-curricular activities and organizations should reflect our commitment to DEI because much of the McDonough experience occurs outside the classroom.

Our goals

>Enhance communication and collaboration among student leaders > Improve the inclusivity of student clubs > Expand the diversity of alumni and others engaged with clubs > Increase diversity among invited speakers, panelists, and event participants > Expand continuing education related to DEI

The work underway

>Reviewing and revising club selection processes > Tracking/improving diversity of speakers and events > Helping student organizations recruit and promote diverse members and leaders, as well as enhance their own inclusivity

CAREERS

What it means

We should ensure the firms and organizations where our students work are as committed to DEI as we are, and we should help each other advance our DEI goals.

Our goals

>Partner to create more opportunities and scholarships for women and Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) students > Expand recruitment by companies with strong DEI commitments > Ensure career-related events are inclusive > Increase learning and development resources for staff to enhance their careers

The work underway

>Publicizing and creating outreach about scholarship and partnership opportunities > Identifying and expanding firms for recruitment > Reviewing and revising processes for career-related events

What it means

We should be committed to DEI in our community beyond the Hilltop in ways that enhance DEI through our partnerships, purchasing, and participation.

Our goals

>Engage alumni as advisers to increase diversity of speakers, events, and more > Support vendors who are committed to DEI

The work underway

>Creating vendor-management standards and practices that support DEI commitments > Identifying, adapting, and communicating best practices > Recruiting DEI advisers who are leaders in their own organizations > Expanding our partnerships with people and organizations in our community

CULTURE

What it means

McDonough’s culture should reflect and reinforce our commitment to DEI and our Jesuit values.

Our goal

>Improve culture at the department, school, and university level through all other aspects of DEI

The work underway

>Creating and hiring leadership roles to lead and focus DEI efforts > Identifying staff, faculty and students to lead DEI efforts > Regularly communicating DEI initiatives and data > Engaging staff and faculty, from all programs in bias-related programming

“Academic excellence is not just something on a list. It’s our responsibility as a university to create a learning environment that is equitable, accessible, and inclusive.” —Patricia Grant Senior Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program