This paper from University of Wisconsin-Maddison discusses an experiment conducted about unconscious gender bias training among faculty, highlighting the impact of unconscious bias training and subsequent faculty hiring outcomes.
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Staying with the Trouble: Designing a values-enacted academy
The College of Arts & Letters Dean’s office at Michigan State University set out plans to introduce holistic assessment criteria for recognizing and rewarding contributions by staff during their careers.
Can anonymous faculty searches boost diversity?
This careers page discusses Yale University’s experimental anonymous search process for faculty positions in the Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry department.
The future of faculty searches? MB&B Department implements new reforms that aim to increase diversity
Yale News discusses the experimental search process for faculty positions in the Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry Department that views applicants anonymously.
Five years post-DORA: promoting best practices for research assessment
This paper discusses the state of research assessment five years after the introduction of the the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
MB&B is radically changing how we search for new colleagues
In 2020, candidates for tenure track Assistant Professor positions in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University will submit anonymous applications that do not contain any information on people, places, funding agencies or journals.
Demonstrating Interest in and Ability to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
UC Berkeley encourages faculty candidates to write an effective statement on their potential contributions to diversity as a faculty member. This page serves as guide for preparing one of these effective statements.
Evaluating Candidate Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
UC Berkeley is committed to evaluating faculty candidates with the consideration for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. These values are carried through from the initial job advertisement to the selection of the final candidate.
Academia in Motion: Recognition and Rewards at Leiden University
In 2020 Leiden University implemented a new initiative to revamp academic recognition and rewards. Academia in Motion: Recognition & Rewards describes Leiden University’s commitment to diversity, as well as their ambition for diversification of careers, transparency and leadership.
Hong Kong Principles: Best Practices: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
Several organizations have implemented best practices in alignment with the Hong Kong Principles (HKP) for assessing and rewarding responsible research practices, promoting open science, and encouraging transparency.