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I am familiar with diversity statements by institutions, but what would a diversity statement from an applicant consist of, what would be expected? for example,
by fsckboy 3y ago
I am familiar with diversity statements by institutions, but what would a diversity statement from an applicant consist of, what would be expected? for example, declared alignment with the institution? or statements about one's own "diversity"? just trying to get a grasp.
- danielvf 3y agoHere's a scoring guide to "how good" a statement is, along with examples. https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversity/rubric-assessing-candidate-contributions-diversity-equity https://ofew.berkeley.edu/recruitment/contributions-diversit...
- nkurz 3y agoProbably relevant as an example of the thinking, but it's worth noting that this is for evaluating applications to faculty positions, and not applicants trying to enter a PhD program.
- amluto 3y agoI find this distressing. The “Track Record in Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” and “Plans for Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” seem like they’re trying to hire specifically for a DEI role. Is a math professor supposed to be hired based on their math research or based on the DEI workshops they’ve led?
- jballer 3y agoWhat is expected is that the applicant will tell them what they want to hear. Top marks: convince them that you’re a true believer. Passing marks: convince them that, while you have yet to reach gnosis, you’re eager to learn from them, make a show of it, and encourage others to do the same.