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National Association of Student Personnel Administrators: Equity and Diversity

The Equity and Diversity focus area of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) emphasizes social justice and the continued diversification in today’s higher education environment.

How Diversity Makes Us Smarter

Decades of research by organizational scientists, psychologists, sociologists, economists, and demographers show that socially diverse groups are more innovative than homogeneous groups.

How Diversity Makes Us Smarter

Study: Millennials Deeply Confused About Their Politics, Finances, and Culture

Many millennials have a contradictory view on key issues: They're always connected but distrustful. They're selfish yet accepting of minorities. They're "independents" who mostly vote Democratic and love Obama while hating Obamacare.

Study: Millennials Deeply Confused About Their Politics, Finances, and Culture

Greening Africana Studies: Linking Environmental Studies with Transforming Black Experiences (Book)

In this book, Rubin Patterson initiates a conversation explaining why and how the gap between two disciplines — environment in Africana studies — can and should be bridged.

Margaret Heffernan: Dare to Disagree

Most people instinctively avoid conflict, but as Margaret Heffernan shows us, good disagreement is central to progress. She illustrates (sometimes counterintuitively) how the best partners are not echo chambers — and how great research teams, relationships, and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.

Margaret Heffernan: Dare to Disagree

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack

Privilege works systematically to over-empower certain groups. So what are the daily effects of white privilege? And what will white people do with such knowledge?

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (article only)

White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (article with facilitator info)

The December Dilemma

The December Dilemma is that time of year where multiple holidays collide and people with good intentions can find themselves in the middle of potentially toxic misunderstandings. This phenomenon occurs in workplaces across America, and can also have impact on global workplaces. Below are some tips that can help create an inclusive workplace during this holiday season.

Changing Sex, and Changing Teams

Professional sports have grappled with this for decades: How, if at all, should transgender athletes be allowed to compete?

Changing Sex, and Changing Teams

Gap or Trap? Confidence Backlash is the Real Problem for Women

Women may be less likely to self-promote — highlight accomplishments, skills and strengths, and take credit for achievements — and this lessens their success in recruitment and promotion.

Gap or Trap? Confidence Backlash is the Real Problem for Women