Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Criteria for Faculty Evaluation
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Oct 1, 2024
This statement was drafted by a subcommittee of American Association of University Professors (AAUP)’s Association’s Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure and approved by Committee A at its June 2024 meeting. It outlines the conversation around DEI and academic freedoms, AAUP’s stance, and presents the following recommendations to colleges and universities:
- Colleges and universities should include the faculty in all stages of DEI policy development, implementation, and revision.
- Colleges and universities can utilize DEI criteria, including DEI statements, that require faculty members to demonstrate the professional competencies necessary for realizing diversity goals, including the recruitment and retention of historically underrepresented students.
- Colleges and universities have an educational mission to support teaching and research on inequality.