Below is the list of recommendations for institutions included in the
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Mathematics position paper:
Recommendations for Institutions
Equity reform in mathematics teaching requires institutional change, such as the following:
- Collect data that is disaggregated, longitudinal and includes quantitative and qualitative components and use it to improve the retention and success of marginalized students.
- Create multiple pathways for students in different areas of study.
- Include co-requisite models for developmental mathematics education, if applicable.
- Design equitable hiring practices with clear criteria for hiring before the process begins, inclusion of marginalized faculty in the hiring process, and actively recruit more underrepresented candidates.
- Actively work to retain marginalized faculty and underrepresented faculty; where opportunities for promotion or tenure exist, delineate clear, equitable criteria.
- Provide professional development around equity in mathematics education for faculty and staff that advances best practices.
- Establish high quality student support services that include appropriate support for students with different abilities
CCBC has a college-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee created by our president to address these bullet points within the institution. In addition, our School of Mathematics and Science has its own DEI committee that focuses specifically on STEM students, faculty and staff. One of our activities is to provide both professional and committee-made posters depicting various people from under-represented backgrounds who have made significant contributions within STEM-related fields (both past and present) in public areas around each campus so that everyone can access them.
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Christine Mirbaha
Professor, Mathematics
CC of Baltimore County - Dundalk
Baltimore MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-26-2022 20:36:35
From: Christine Mirbaha
Subject: IMPACT in Action - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Mathematics position paper
AMATYC's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Mathematics position paper includes several recommendations for institutional action. What practices do you believe your institution is already practicing? What additional actions would you like your institution take?
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Christine Mirbaha
Professor, Mathematics
CC of Baltimore County - Dundalk
Baltimore MD
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