Definition of Key Terms
- Boise State University: Statement of Diversity and InclusivityThe Statement recognizes explicitly that “our success is dependent on how well we value, engage, include, and utilize the rich diversity of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni.” It emphasizes that “... prejudice, oppression, and discrimination are detrimental to human dignity, and … a vibrant and diverse campus community enhances the learning environment of [all].”
The Statement defines inclusivity as “the conscious and deliberate decision to continuously work towards the creation of an accepting and nurturing campus climate where similarities and differences are respected, supported, and valued by ensuring the active participation of the entire campus community.”
The materials highlighted in this guide draw selectively from the rich literatures in the social sciences and the humanities that conceptualize and document exclusionary institutional structures and pedagogic practices (e.g., implicit biases) and offer counter-strategies for implementing inclusive practices for all students. The focus is on life history and narrative especially in the context of higher education.
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Inclusivity: Significance to Storyboard
Storyboard incorporates inclusive practices. We connect practices of inclusivity to the development of student narratives that relate their educational experiences to their future goals and objectives. This page offers resources for reflecting on inclusive narratives for faculty.
The Danger of a Single Story
Why do inclusive narratives matter?
Why are inclusive narratives important?
Students are adding new chapters to their life stories as they study on our campus. Their life stories are varied, posing different challenges to achieve a combination of authentic self-expression while speaking to an audience beyond academia.
To be inclusive, narrative resources must offer both varied resources that can guide students to discover multiple ways to express their individual experiences, as well as rich opportunities to reflect on the experiences of others on campus and beyond.
Faculty should embrace the opportunity to nourish inclusion in a supportive manner as a basic responsibility. The activities and resources in this guide will assist faculty in fulfilling this responsibility.
Practical Diversity: Taking Inclusion from Theory to Practice
Evidence that Inclusive Pedagogy is Better Pedagogy
Why STEM institutions should better align faculty awareness of gender inequity with meaningful, pedagogical change strategies.
Three ways inclusivity and diversity can forge resilient teams and gritty cultures.
How can you apply inclusivity?
How Do You Achieve Inclusive Excellence in the Classroom?
Abstract: This chapter identifies pedagogical strategies promoting equity for all students. Historical roots of Inclusive Excellence (IE), theories surrounding IE, and ways to affirm student identity are described, as well as factors that may interfere with the adoption of inclusive pedagogy.
Learning to Tell Stories: Social Class, Narratives, and Pedagogy
Self-reflection impacts teaching, including any harmful classroom practices around social class that the instructor may be unaware of implementing until reflecting.
- Eight Acts to Reduce Racism in College ClassroomsFaculty members might unknowingly or inadvertently contribute to exclusionary classroom practices, but they can take steps to reduce exclusionary practices in their teaching.
- "Will Our Stories Help Teachers Understand?"This chapter that appears in Reinventing Identities in Second Language Writing by Cox, et. al, presents research about multilingual students who discuss identity, voice, and expectations across academic communities.
Pedagogy: Inclusive practices that work
Inclusive Practices: Campus Support for Students and Faculty
- Student EquityBroncos come from all walks of life and Student Equity is here to help make sure every Bronco feels welcome, supported and celebrated. Learn how we can connect you with the rich diversity that makes up the Boise State community.
- Inclusive Excellence Student Council (IESC)The existence of the Inclusive Excellence Student Council (IESC) is to imagine and co-create a campus where all students are safe to express their full humanity and are treated equitably.
- Institute for Inclusive & Transformative ScholarshipThe Institute for Inclusive & Transformative Scholarship aims to create and nurture a vibrant inclusive community where all are actively engaged in the scholarly life of the university and the region.
- Educational Access CenterWelcome to the Educational Access Center. Our office provides academic accommodations for students who may have temporary or permanent disabilities.
- Campus Accessibility InitiativesBoise State University is committed to universal design, learning practices usable by the broadest variety of people under the broadest array of circumstances. Part of inclusive excellence is the shared responsibility we all have to make digital information accessible–that is, usable by the broadest variety of people under the broadest array of circumstances.
- Gender Equity CenterThe Gender Equity Center is a place for everyone. The Gender Equity Center is a friendly, supportive environment for people of all gender identities to explore, celebrate, and educate the campus community about gender equity.
- BUILDBUILD (Boise State Uniting for Inclusion and Leadership in Diversity) helps all Boise State employees become leaders who are better prepared to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus environment.
- Blue Sky InstituteThe Blue Sky Instituted harnesses the knowledge, skills, and resources of Boise State to: Create cross-sector partnerships to tackle complex, entrenched social problems and to provide a nonpartisan space for new ideas and solutions to these problems alongside partners in business, healthcare, government, and non-profit organizations.
- Center for Global EngagementThe Center for Global Engagement at Boise State is a vibrant academic community that spans the globe. With more than 500 international students, representing more than 65 cultures, International Broncos make life-lasting connections with peers, mentors and advisors.
- Center for Multicultural and Educational OpportunitiesThe Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities (CMEO) fosters academic achievement and personal growth among under-represented groups in our schools and communities.