Impostor Syndrome (IS) is the feeling of inadequacy or self-doubt that individuals experience despite their actual accomplishments or qualifications.

IS and the hidden curriculum are prevalent in various settings, and they can have a significant impact on individuals' confidence, professional growth, and overall well-being. By fostering open discussions, providing support networks, and actively addressing these issues, we can create more inclusive and nurturing environments where individuals feel empowered to thrive.

Does some of your scholarly work have a JEDI focus? Are you worried that the work won’t “count” as much as the other aspects of your research when building your dossier for tenure? Although many institutions are including JEDI criteria for promotion, some places are still hesitant to value JEDI contributions.

The linked content on “Translating Equity-Minded Principles into Faculty Evaluation Reform” (O’Meara et al. 2022, American Council on Education) goes into detail on the “Measurement of Scholarly Impact” (page 8). They provide substantial literature on some of the current issues seen by JEDI researchers, and they suggest alternative ways of evaluating scholarship. In your research statement, you might consider using some of their alternative methods to highlight how your work has made an impact across a variety of settings.

If you are looking for increasing your own awareness about how DEI, Statistics, Data, and Social Justice are related for your own professional development, here is a list of books to consider.

This is a FREE, 3-day conference hosted by Peralta Community College District's Online Equity Initiative. This online conference focuses on equity. From their website: "Our goals are 1) to increase the visibility of all efforts to increase learning equity in higher education and 2) to bring together institutions that want to share and adopt equitable practices for all online students globally." Conference sessions are live and some are also recorded.

The Peralta Online Equity Rubric is a way to review your course or course content for equity, such as representation of identities, access to technology, human bias, and more! The rubric items are designed to be used in conjunction with, and not separate from, the California Virtual Campus- Online Education Initiative (CVC-OEI) Course Design Rubric.

When applying to an academic job, you may be asked to submit a written statement about your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Sometimes this statement is called a Diversity Statement or a DEI Statement. This statement tends to be a 1-2 page document that describes your experience in, commitment to, and vision for diversity, equity, and inclusion in a university or college setting. We describe DEI statements, their purpose, and why your DEI efforts matter.