A job interview, some years back, at No Name University (NNU). I’ve learned that teams that are diverse in ethnicity, gender, income, physical condition and national origin make for better ideas, better discussions, better decisions, and better programs. Following higher education news later, I saw the questions NNU didn’t ask move more and more to the forefront – particularly concerning race. I’m glad NNU didn’t ask me the unasked questions, because search committees want checked boxes, not nuance! And if you doubt there’s nuance to DEI, https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2024/race-identity-michele-norris-hidden-conversations-race-card-project/ will change your mind.

Source: Washington Post January 12, 2024 15:44 UTC