Resources for Being Inclusive, Equitable While Teaching Remotely

Diversity, equity and inclusion strategies during the pandemic

https://inclusiveexcellenceacademy.org/deiandcovid19/
This professional development series is provided by the National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy. It equips leaders with essential information required to equitably address the challenges during the pandemic.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/diversity/resources/coronavirus-communication
This site, provided by Michigan State University, provides tips to help foster understanding and inclusion while communicating with the campus community.

https://diversity.universityofcalifornia.edu/policies-guidelines/covid-19.html 
This page, developed by the University of California, gives guidance for maintaining a supportive, positive and inclusive campus climate during the pandemic.

 https://diverseeducation.com/article/186269/
This article gives helpful tools to create a more inclusive online orientations during the pandemic.

https://www.chronicle.com/article/what-equity-and-student-support-mean-at-colleges-that-have-been-at-it-for-generations
This article talks more about the impact of equity for underrepresented students on college campuses.

https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234
This is a helpful resource to what white people can do in the fight to become more anti-racist.

Social stigmatization during the pandemic

https://diversity.berkeley.edu/news/xenophobia-covid-19-and-our-principles-community
Developed by the University of California at Berkley, this page provides an example of "principles of community," which guide student relations.

http://uknow.uky.edu/blogs/vice-president-institutional-diversity-blog/fighting-social-stigma-surrounding-covid-19
This letter, published by the University of Kentucky, serves an example of communicating to the campus community about how the pandemic affects cultural relations.

https://www.nais.org/articles/pages/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-student-health-and-well-being-race-equity-diversity-inclusion/ 
This listing of resources, compiled and curated by the National Association of Independent Schools, providesa wealth of information on many diversity, equity and inclusion challenges.

https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2020/03/destigmatizing-coronavirus 
This page includes a fact sheet of guidance for policymakers, leaders, media and public on how to talk about the coronavirus in a manner that does not stigmatize any group.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereknewton/2020/08/02/3-things-covid-19-will-end-in-higher-ed/#62aabc9f5f83
This article talks about the long term impact that COVID will have on higher education.

https://societyforpsychotherapy.org/understanding-the-stressors-and-types-of-discrimination-that-can-affect-multiracial-individuals-things-to-address-and-avoid-in-psychotherapy-practice/
This breaks down the effects of stress that underrepresented minority groups on campus might be going though.

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/what-freedom-means-trump/611083/
This is a short personal memoir about being black in America during the time of racial unrest.

Inclusive Online Teaching

https://diversity.sdsu.edu/resources/inclusive-pedagogy
Developed by San Diego State University, this page provides strategies for maintaining equity and inclusion in virtual learning environments.

https://cte.rice.edu/blogarchive/2020/3/13/inclusion-equity-and-access-while-teaching-remotely
This blog article, posted by Rice University's Center for Teaching Excellence, gives guidance on remote teaching, as well as providing more resources on the subject.

https://connect.chronicle.com/CHE-CS-WC-2020-CVCollection-Faculty_LP.html?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1099775&cid=at&source=ams&sourceId=4819741
This collection of articles, offered by the Chronicle of Higher Education for those supplying basic contact information, includes information how to cultivate empathetic inclusive environments while teaching remotely.

https://blogs.chapman.edu/academics/2020/03/26/incorporating-a-student-needs-assessment-into-your-course/ 
Developed by Chapman University, this page provides tips on incroproating a student needs assessment into coursework.

https://teachonline.asu.edu/2016/01/fostering-inclusive-environment-developing-online-courses/ 
This page, provided by Arizona State University, suggests tips for maximizing inclusivity when developing course curriculum.

https://diverseeducation.com/article/185452/
This article from Diverse Education gives graduate students advice on how to navigate higher education throughout the pandemic.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/08/03/students-asked-sign-liability-waivers-return-campus
This article discusses student opposition to signing waivers to return to campus.

Podcasts

Google Podcast
This episode discusses the challenges of reopening colleges in a pandemic.

Google Podcast
This episode discusses the intersection of race and privilege in the midst of COVID and racial tension in America.

Google Podcast
This discussion focuses on the racial tension in America and white peoples response.

Webinars & Videos

https://zoom.us/rec/play/vZx-ce79qTs3GIaUuQSDVPQvW426ffqshyRIrPQPyky0WyFSYVWgYeMXa7DygC8tZxCyF0GO1WiRCw1v?continueMode=true
This webinar, developed by the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, is a roundtable discussing the diversity, equity and inclusion implications and considerations around the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://diverseeducation.com/webcast-april-3-2020/
Produced by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, this webinar is part of a series focused on diversity related questions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://diverseeducation.com/video/webcast-March-27-2020/March-27.mp4
This panel discussion, facilitated by the Association of American Colleges & Universities, covers mental health, technology, and moving the needle toward online access for all during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://diverseeducation.com/webcast-april-17-2020/
Offered by Diverse Issues in Higher Education, this panel discussion addresses how to identify racially charged situations and strategies for resolving them to ensure the protection of students and faculty.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYep0mjJ8ys
This video discusses what opening a campus for the fall semester might look like for universities.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9UxC6dfG4
This video talks about what changes might happen as a result of the pandemic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKtALHe3Y9Q
This talk from Mellody Hobson discusses her personal experiences with race in America.

https://www.ted.com/talks/clint_smith_how_to_raise_a_black_son_in_america/up-next?language=en#t-12402
Clint Smith discusses the challenges of raising a black son in today's America.