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Inclusion and Belonging Resource Center for Higher Education

Your curated guide for promoting inclusion and belonging initiatives and institutional change

EAB’s Inclusion and Belonging Resource Center brings together our vast library of best-practice research, tools, and insights dedicated to helping college and university leaders cultivate diversity, foster inclusion, and promote equity for their students, faculty, staff, and communities. Our goal is to provoke thought and agitate for action across higher education.

EAB’s library of inclusion and belonging resources is organized into six categories specific to some component of institutional change. You can jump to specific sections using the links below.

If you have specific questions for how to navigate a resource or implement best practices, contact your Strategic Leader. If you’re not a current EAB partner, you can learn more about our solutions for institutional strategy here.

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    Manage vision and strategy

    Examine inclusion strategies and coordinated support structures for institution-wide efforts.

     

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    Reimagine institutional administration

    Align policies and procedures with inclusion and belonging goals.

     

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    Enhance faculty and staff experience

    Create equitable hiring and retention practices to foster an inclusive workplace.

     

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    Improve student success

    Design enrollment, onboarding, and campus supports that promote equitable access and financial justice.

     

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    Redesign student learning

    Ensure seamless access to inclusive pedagogy and culturally responsive learning opportunities.

     

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    Transform campus climate

    Respond to and learn from community challenges to promote an inclusive environment.

     

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Manage vision and strategy

Explore the resources below to articulate your institution’s DEIJ strategy and create support structures for coordinated and sustained institutional initiatives. If you're interested in receiving personalized recommendation on how to close your institution’s equity gaps, learn more about the Institutional Strategy Index for DEIJ.
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Research Report

3 language mistakes to avoid in your institution's DEIJ plans

As institutional leaders develop diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic plans, it’s important for them to consider how…
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Tool

Institutional DEIJ Plan Starter Kit

Explore the resources and examples to streamline the planning and writing process for your institutional DEIJ (diversity, equity,…
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Reimagine institutional administration

Examine these resources to better align administrative policies, processes, and priorities with DEIJ vision and goals.
More on DEIJ Policy
Podcast

The Evolving Role of the Chief Diversity Officer

Experts discuss ways that the role of Chief Diversity Officer is changing and explore broader DEI initiatives that…
Women sitting and supporting each other during psychotherapy group meeting
Research Report

Instilling Equity and Inclusion in Departmental Practices

This study will help academic leaders approach diversity and inclusion not merely as an idea, but as the…
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Remote Work and Hybrid Workplace Resource Center

See EAB’s top resources for addressing the challenges and alleviating the pain points common to remote work.
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Enhance faculty and staff experience

Explore the resources below to review the most recent best practices on inclusive hiring and retention for a diverse workforce.
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Research Report

Diagnose faculty racial inequity with these 8 critical metrics

Many colleges and universities have devoted significant time and resources to diversifying their faculty pipelines, but ensuring these…
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Research Report

3 reasons your faculty searches aren't yielding diverse candidates

We’ve identified three common mistakes that can be overcome to encourage historically underrepresented candidates to apply for postings…
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Research Report

Tips for recruiting university staff through candidate-centered, inclusive hiring

Much has already been said about the business case for diversity, but simply setting goals or metrics for…
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Research Report

8 ways to ensure your higher-ed institution is advocating for staff with disabilities

Disabilities are often overlooked in college and university DEI statements and initiatives. Follow these eight imperatives to ensure…
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Improve student success

Read through these resources to enhance equitable access and financial justice for students on campus.
More on Student Equity and Inclusion
Insight Paper

The Student Success Strategy Playbook

American higher education has enjoyed a multidecade-long enrollment expansion that may soon come to an end. The recommendations…
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Infographic

Barriers to equity in student success

Our infographic outlines 116 leading indicators of demographic disparities in student success metrics like retention, academic performance, graduation,…
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Taking Action on Student Equity

As the community college landscape continues to evolve, leaders face a critical imperative: improve student outcomes for at-risk…
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Redesign student learning

Review the resources below to ensure course design, pedagogy, and classroom environment support equitable access to culturally responsive learning opportunities.
More on Teaching and Learning
Roadmap

Promote Teaching and Learning Strategies that Increase Course Completion

Large required courses with failure rates as high as 30-60% can create retention and time-to-degree issues for hundreds…
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Research Report

Redesign Curricular Pathways to Support Student Success

Read this brief for strategies to redesign mathematics courses to better support the success of all students.
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Research Report

Use Open Educational Resources to Reduce Financial Barriers to Academic Success

Use this brief to learn more about open educational resources and the role they play in increasing student…
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Transform campus climate

Explore the resources below to cultivate a healthy campus climate, promote racial justice, and support learning and safety for all community members.
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Student Belonging Resource Center

Use this resource center to find research and best practices that will help campus leaders understand and improve…
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Blog

4 things to know to promote racial justice on campus

To create real change on campus, education leaders must make DEIJ efforts a comprehensive and institution-wide effort.
Tool

Risk Management Toolkit for Confronting Historical Legacies of Racial Oppression in Higher Ed

When addressing historical ties to racial discrimination and oppression, influential stakeholders often focus on the potential risks of…
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