Institutional Change and Accountability

Introduction What exactly does the term “structural racism” mean, and how can we measure it? The authors of this article argue that although the term is sometimes misused as a rhetorical device to reference policies and institutions upholding racism abstractly, structural racism can, in fact, be rigorously and accurately measured.  Generally, the authors define structural…

Introduction In this article, Professors Woulfin and Yurkofsky argue that frameworks guiding schools are not neutral; rather, they are influenced by dominant racial structures that uphold whiteness and ignore systemic racism. Therefore, the concept of racialized institutional logic is introduced to explain how racism shapes educational organizations. This article builds upon Victor Ray’s theory of…

This article outlines evidence-based interventions for addressing systemic racism in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology departments through changes to teaching, research, and institutional structures. Introduction This article argues that ecology, evolution, and conservation biology (EECB) departments must move beyond diversity and inclusion efforts to actively implement antiracist practices. They introduce a framework for departments to…

A survey of existing literature exploring school districts’ roles in educational reform Introduction This study examines the role of school districts as institutional actors in systemic educational reform, with a particular focus on increasing student academic achievement and advancing educational equity. Historically, educational reform efforts have concentrated on schools, teachers, and state policies while often…

Introduction This study provides a retrospective analysis of corporate diversity training from its inception in the 1960s to 2008, the year this study was published. It explores training’s evolution in response to legislative, social, and business changes. Over time, diversity training moved from a compliance-based approach to one focused on improving workplace relationships and leveraging…

Introduction The University of California, Berkeley, School of Public Health (BPH) is leading an effort to embed antiracist principles into its institutional framework. Through the Anti-Racist Community for Justice and Social Transformative Change (ARC4JSTC) initiative, BPH is addressing systemic racism as both a public health and academic crisis. This article describes how the initiative redefines…

Introduction Many business leaders understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential for their organizations. Yet, some DEI efforts fall short of their desired results. While well-intentioned, these efforts can be limited in scope, lack clear direction, and need more integration into an organization’s culture. This disconnect can leave leaders weary and uncertain while their…

 A survey of two decades of literature exploring faculty of color’s experience in academia. Introduction Academic institutions endeavor to increase diversity within their faculty as they attempt to better meet the needs of increasingly diverse student populations entering an increasingly diverse world. Still, in 2005, people of color comprised only 17% of full-time faculty. Of…

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Introduction The case explores how filmmaker Ava DuVernay and her company, Array, disrupt norms in film financing, production, distribution, and marketing by creating more equitable opportunities for women and people of color. DuVernay values cultural and social impact, resulting in partnerships with philanthropic organizations and private donors to achieve her productions’ desired cultural and social…