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This week's material discusses the connections between diversity, equity, inclusion, and creativity in the workplace. This is an issue that will connect to your career no matter what major or field you are pursuing.

Goals

Learn basic terminology around diversity, equity, inclusion, and creativity in professional work.
Read and analyze some scholarly book chapters around DEI issues in university education.
Continue to move forward on your essay assignment by gathering evidence that can help you argue a thesis.

Required Content

Readings

Student Career Guide

Student Guide ch 06 = Developing your social network.pdf

Textbook Chapters

Scholarly Articles for Reflections and Speeches

John Palfrey, “The case for diversity ,” in Safe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education (MIT Press, 2017).
Warikoo, N. (2016). Making sense of race. In The Diversity Bargain. University of Chicago Press.

Recorded Lecture Videos

Please watch the following two lecture videos.

Please also watch this interview with the CEO of MasterCard on the steps their company has taken to diversify their workforce.

Required Activities

Career Development Assignment

Compose STAR statements

Essay-Related Assignments

Text Discussion

Week 4 Discussion | Workplace Diversity and Inclusivity

Coming Up

Make sure to read through the assignment instructions below to prepare for future weeks!

Identify an expert to interview
Four-page essay - Thesis and outline