Four years ago (January 5, 2016) I did a post titled: “5 Tips for Inaugural Chief Diversity Officers (CDO) in Universities”. I was half way through my fourth year at Ryerson University as the inaugural, Assistant Vice President/Vice Provost of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). As such, my mandate was to provide leadership, advocacy, and coordination for the institution … [Read more...]
A Chief Diversity Officer (CDO)’s Message to University and College Presidents
In this video post, I share a message to University and College Presidents about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and what it means to truly lead an inclusion organization. Here's a summary of my advice: Incorporate EDI into your messaging Walk the talk by surrounding yourself with people who reflect the diversity of your students, institution and … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Inaugural Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in Universities
In this video post, I provide 5 Tips for Inaugural Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) in Universities. I've also include this PowerPoint presentation that highlights the points made in the video, and here's a summary of my tips: Increase your visibility in the university community Understand the dynamics of power on your campus Secure the appropriate … [Read more...]
The Chief Diversity Officer and Communications
In this video post, I discuss the importance of Communications and working with Communications Professionals and Specialists as a Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). In the meantime, I want to hear from you: What's been your experience with communications as a diversity professional? I look forward to your responses below*, and I'd love your input. *Note: You … [Read more...]
EDI Tech Corner: 16 Things You Should Know About Social Media for 2016
By Kindra Cotton of SSS for Success: Simplified Social Media Solutions (Republished with permission; some links and images added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) Thank me later for getting you started on this 5 months ahead of time! A very popular, unattributable internet quote says: "Facebook is for the people you used to know, LinkedIn is for the people you … [Read more...]