Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Design to Build Connections with Campus Communities: The Role of Collaborations in the Changing Academy

Adrienne R. Carter-Sowell, Gabe H. Miller, Asha Ganesan, Kimberle A. Kelly, Ran Wang and Jaren D. Crist

doi:https://jstem.org/jstem/index.php/JSTEM/article/view/2621/2314

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Design to Build Connections with Campus Communities: The Role of Collaborations in the Changing Academy: Supplement to Collaborative Research. The Texas A&M System AGEP Alliance: A Model to Advance Historically Underrepresented Minorities in the STEM Professoriate

Authors

Adrienne R. Carter-Sowell, Gabe H. Miller, Asha Ganesan, Kimberle A. Kelly, Ran Wang and Jaren D. Crist

Publisher

Journal of STEM Education

Description

This article examines how intentional, design-focused approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can strengthen connections between campus communities and broader institutional stakeholders. It highlights the importance of collaborative efforts among faculty, administrators, and community partners for creating inclusive environments that support diverse students and foster a sense of belonging. The authors discuss how DEI initiatives that are thoughtfully integrated into campus culture - not just as compliance measures - can transform academic spaces, enhance community engagement, and contribute to more equitable outcomes in higher education.