Departmental Dialogues: Facilitating Positive Academic Climates to Improve Equity in STEM Disciplines |
| |
Authors: | Maja Husar Holmes J Kasi Jackson Rachel Stoiko |
| |
Institution: | 1.Department of Public Administration|,West Virginia University,Morgantown,USA;2.Women’s and Gender Studies,West Virginia University,Morgantown,USA;3.West Virginia University,Morgantown,USA |
| |
Abstract: | This exploratory qualitative study examined faculty responses to a collegiality-building process called Dialogues. The process used a series of discussions and activities to guide faculty members toward a common, mutually beneficially goal, while changing patterns of interaction. The responses revealed how faculty members experienced collegiality-building practices, including individual reflection, small group discussions, idea generation and prioritization, and consensus-building. The study examined faculty responses within STEM departments. We conclude with recommendations for encouraging inclusive and participatory departmental norms and behaviors in order to promote a positive departmental climate, which is crucial to achieving equity in all disciplines of the academia. |
| |
Keywords: | |
本文献已被 SpringerLink 等数据库收录! |
|