Allies

Closeup view of blueberries and other tundra plants

Resources for people in a majority group who want to help

What does it mean to really be an ally? "" by Lenore Balliro and Deborah Schwartz is a good outline.

CU courses

This beginner-level course series is for anyone interested in learning about race and racism, wants to be an anti-racist advocate, or seeks to incorporate anti-racist practices into their daily lives. You can take just one course or all three. First course takes ~16 hours to complete. Free option available. Taught by Shawn O'Neal and Jennifer Ho.

This beginner-level free course will empower and equip you to develop inclusive cultures where everyone feels valued and respected, using a variety of examples and perspectives. The course is designed for for current or aspiring leaders in any role. Approx. 21 hours to complete. Taught by Brenda J. Allen.

Staying In Conversation Racism (Ombuds)

This beginner-level free video series helps answer the question: What can you do? Six conversations dive into meeting the moment, questioning, listening, learning, and acting. Approx. 6 hours to complete. Taught by Donna Mejia and Kirsi Aulin. Image: behance.net/Linsey_Levendall

Anti-Racism Canvas Course (CTL)

A beginner-friendly, self-paced, and free anti-racism course in Canvas for CU faculty, staff, and students. Its six modules are designed to be completed in one semester, whether working as an individual or with a group. There are no due dates. Constructed by Jason Lagapa and Becca Ciancanelli.

Just & Equitable Teaching (CTL)

A free micro-credential program offering multifaceted professional development on equity and social justice in teaching practices. It is open to grad students, postdocs, teaching staff, and faculty. The program is designed to be completed over one academic year. Applications are required.

INSTAAR link collection

 

A 2022 list from Dr. Patricia Gonzalez, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Practice in the College of Arts and Sciences

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A 2022 list from Dr. Patricia Gonzalez, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Practice in the College of Arts and Sciences

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CU Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL)

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A 2022 list from Dr. Patricia Gonzalez, Assistant Dean for Inclusive Practice in the College of Arts and Sciences

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Building an antiracist research team

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  •  by Chaudhary and Berhe, 2020.
  • , by Cooperdock, Chen, Guevara, and Metcalf, 2021.
  • , by Behl, et al., 2021.
  •  "I’ve been having discussions with my advisor and lab group about actions that can be taken so that Black graduate students (and other minorities) feel safe, welcomed, and supported. Here’s what I/we have come up with so far.â€
  • : “For academics (especially White academics, but this goes for everyone) reading #BlackintheIvory and wondering how you can support Black students and academics here is a thread of things to consider a number which have been especially supportive of my own professional development.â€
  • , by Demery and Pipkin, 2020.
  • , by Anadu, Ali, and Jackson, 2020.

Decolonizing our research and teaching

  • : library guide by CU Libraries
  • Inclusive pedagogy: resources from the CU Center for Teaching & Learning
  • : PDF of resources assembled by and for INSTAAR graduate students, 2021.
  • : best practices from ARCUS
  • , by Zavaleta, Beltran, and Borker, 2020.
  • , by Greene et al., 2021.
  • , by Wong, Ballegooyen, Ignace, Johnson, and Swanson, 2020.

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