Inclusive Learning

Diversity in Hiring

One pillar of inclusive excellence is developing a diverse faculty. Running inclusive searches requires training and attention to the details of, for example, the job advertisement. Late last fall, CAS administrators and search committee chairs, along with our partners in Human Resources, participated in a two-part workshop on inclusive hiring. Our shared goal was “to design a more efficient and effective recruitment process that focused on the development of more inclusive job descriptions and a streamlined hiring process,” stated Mike Pacheco, Assoc VP for Operations and Human Resources. Led by Dr. Andrea Abrams,Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Centre College, participants learned about the principles of inclusive searches, inclusive language in job ads, and evaluation rubrics for on-campus interviews. Dr. Abrams shared that, “It has been fulfilling to collaborate with the College of Arts and Sciences on practices and goals for cultivating inclusion and belonging.” CAS is grateful for the workshop and for the partnership with Human Resources. We believe our efforts will bear fruit this year and in the years to come.