Advancing Diversity at Virginia Tech (program 2017)

Some concurrent sessions discussed:

• Challenges and successful practices to recruit, retain, and advance women in the academy and learn practical tools for negotiation and advocacy within existing structures
• Strategies to expand the pool of outstanding faculty candidates and practice ways to reduce the effects of unconscious bias in evaluation
• Experiences with language stereotypes, attitudes and judgments critical reflection with classroom strategies for creating environments where learners can share thoughts and opinions