Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

At CTRL (Center for Teaching, Research & Learning), we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. We firmly believe that diversity in all its forms enriches our educational environment, sparks creativity, and enhances learning experiences.

Whether you have questions, ideas, or want to discuss DEI initiatives, we encourage you to reach out to us via email at CTRL@american.edu.

Thank you for joining us in our commitment to advancing inclusive classrooms at American University.

The following is a list of DEI topics included on our full Teaching resources page:

• Accessibility Guide which offers suggestions to make your course materials accessible to your students 
• Accessible Course Design: Universal Design for Learning
• Creating Inclusive Classrooms 
• Trauma-Informed Pedagogy 
• Addressing Social Unrest, Hate-Based and Traumatic Events
• Facilitating Class Discussions and Navigating Difficult Conversations 
• Promoting Civil Discourse in Troubling Times 

The following is a list of available recordings of DEI events included on our full Past Events Archive page:

Inclusive Pedagogy

• Session 801: Working Towards Antiracism and Equity in 2022: Perspectives from AU Faculty
• Session 801: Understanding Inclusive Pedagogy at American University: The Role of Antiracism
• 10 Habits to Humanize the Online Classroom: Advancing Antiracist Online Pedagogies
• Updating Your Materials with Antiracist Best Practices
• Welcoming Students to Your Classroom With the Right Name and Pronouns
• Antiracist Curriculum Development: Lessons from the School of Ed. and the College of Arts & Sciences
• Demystifying the DIV: Unpacking & Implementing the Diversity and Equity Learning Outcomes of AU Core
• Integrating Antiracist Practice in Teaching
• Seeing Diversity-Equity-Inclusion in a New Light
• Antiracist Pedagogy, Gaining Inspiration from How to be an Antiracist, by I. Kendi
• Curiosity, Equity, and Education
• Infusing Diversity and Inclusion Into Our Courses and Writing Center Praxis
• Financial Challenges Faced By Many of Our Students
• Canons Under Fire: Struggles in Decolonizing University Curriculum
• Reducing Unconscious Bias in Teaching and Learning: Strategies for Inclusive Pedagogy
• Session 202: Incorporating ‘JEDI’ into Your Community-Based Courses
• Session 701: Using the Anti-racist Praxis Guide: Strategies for Teaching and Research
• 101: Practice What you Teach: The Praxis of Antiracist Pedagogy in Our Classrooms
• 103: Two Sides of the Same Coin: Mentoring Minoritized Students from the Perspective of Instructors and Students
• 301: Using the Antiracist Praxis Guide: Strategies for Teaching and Research 
• 403: The Challenges and Opportunities of Teaching DIV Courses
• Keynote: Promoting Growth Through Effective Environmental Stewardship 
• Impacts of Inclusive Pedagogy: Alumnx Panel
• DEI Pedagogy in Math and Science

International Students

• Building Community Across Distance with and for International Students
• Supporting International Students and Scholars in a Pandemic and Post-Pandemic World
• Journey to Success: The International Student Lifecycle as told by AU students
• 102: Multilingual Students in our Classes: What do Faculty Want and Need to Know
• 202: Radical Empathy: International Students and Inclusion

Accessibility

• Understanding and Support Students with Learning Disabilities
• Accessibility and Accommodations in the Online Classroom
• Working with Students with Disabilities and the Accommodations
• Session 102: Moving Beyond Accommodations: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Classrooms
• 302: Disability Culture at AU: Why We Need More than Accommodations

Navigating Classroom Dynamics

• Creating a Classroom of Care Moving Beyond Microaggressions
• Inappropriate or Racist Language in the Classroom and Campus
• First Day and Beyond: Creating an Inclusive Classroom
• Navigating Diverse Political Ideologies in the Classroom and Beyond
• Simple Approaches to Tough Conversations: Civil Discourse in the Classroom
• All Due Respect: Speech, Inclusion and Academic Freedom in a Diverse and Politicized Environment
• Session 901: Teaching Inclusively in the Hybrid Learning Modality: on Campus, in Person with Technology
• Strategies for Promoting Racial Consciousness and Equity in the Classroom
• 201: Creating an Antiracist Class: Lessons Learned from Remaking the AUx2 Curriculum
• Session 101: Navigating Free Expression and Inclusion: Implications for Teaching and Learning

Other

• Session 601: The First-Year Writer as Witness Book: How Dr. Brittney Cooper’s Eloquent Rage Might Come Up in Your Class
• 303: Advancing Equity in Tenure, Promotion & Reappointment at AU
• 304: Exploring Collaborative Models for Academic Support and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
• 402: Experiential Learning at AU: Expanding Access, Inclusivity, and Interdisciplinarity
• Moving Past Silos: Antiracism, Equity, and Communities of Practice