What is the Faculty Institute for Diversity?

This year's Faculty Institute for Diversity will focus on developing inclusive pedagogies that support co-learning, power-sharing and dialogue practices. Participants will articulate their commitments as anti-racist, inclusive educators and plan for teaching that empowers, enlivens, and challenges us and our students. 

Anchored in self-reflection and dialogue, the two-day Faculty Institute for Diversity offers an opportunity for an interdisciplinary peer-group of faculty to work together to redefine and explore inclusion in response to our current moment. As we recover from the pandemic and continue to address the demands that emerged from the racial uprisings of 2020, what will we take into our future teaching? 

Themes we'll explore include building an engaged and connected learning community, designing for disability inclusion, and how to address racism, trauma, and other identity-based issues that impact learning. 

Who may apply?

Instructors from all disciplines who teach credit-bearing, semester-length courses at Cornell are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Registration information

The Faculty Institute for Diversity will run from January 17-19, 2023. To register, click here. 

2023 Institute Schedule
Tuesday, January 17: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Wednesday, January 18: Independent work day. Participants should expect to work independently for about 4 hours. Optional check-ins on Zoom will be at 10:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. 
Thursday, January 19: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Learning outcomes

At the conclusion of the institute, participants will be able to:

• describe how social identity and the relevant power dynamics become salient in teaching and learning
• feel confident they can respond appropriately to complex identity-related moments, comments, and events
• use selected evidence-based pedagogical strategies to create and sustain inclusive learning environments

Contact CTI with any questions about this event or for accommodation requests.