Understanding Identities to Develop Initiatives for Inclusive Leadership (479-0-20)

Instructors

Lesley-Ann Brown-Henderson

Robert Brown

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 303: Tues 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

Students learn how to lead initiatives that advance the mission of higher education organizations and support the diverse identities of stakeholders (e.g. students, faculty, staff, alumni). We begin by reflecting on the intersection of our identities and how this affects our positionality. We apply this understanding to how we recognize U.S.-based racism (e.g. bias, power, privilege, marginalization) and its impact on individuals and higher education organizations. With insight from higher education professionals who promote diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice in their work, students assimilate this knowledge to propose initiatives (e.g. college access, student and employee orientation, classroom teaching and learning, mentoring, policy). Students will gain reflective tools and critical analysis skills to address other systems of oppression (e.g. sexism, ableism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia) in organizations.

Class Materials (Required)

McNair, T. B., Bensimon, E. M., & Malcolm-Piqueux, L. (2020). From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Adams, M, et al. (2018). Readings for Diversity and Social Justice (4th Ed.). New York: Routledge.

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association.

Class Notes

Final class August 11, 2026

Class Attributes

Face to face: In person, in campus space