The students in our classrooms represent a variety of identities, which intersect in rich and unique ways. While CMU is committed to promoting diversity, individual instructors are not always sure about how this might factor into their classrooms. Have you ever wondered how to make your teaching practices more inclusive? Perhaps you’ve wondered about how you can work more diversity related content into your discipline.

 

This section of our website will help you critically reflect on your classroom practices to look for opportunities where you might be able to handle students’ diversity more productively and sensitively while simultaneously educating them about the importance of diversity in today’s world.

 

 

What do we need to be aware of in light of the fact that CMU is a predominantly white institution (PWI)?

 

Faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines may ask how diversity related issues are related to their instructional contexts.

Research supports the use of experiential learning activities in higher education, but do you know what local resources are available for students wishing to actively engage in learning related to diversity?