Symposium for Strategic Leadership in DEI: Acting on the Ithaka Report Part 1
Channel: Association of Research Libraries
Date: 11/10/2018

Part 1: Understanding the Issues

Moderator:
Melissa Laning, Associate Dean, University Libraries, University of Louisville

Speakers:
Virajita Singh, Assistant Vice Provost, Office for Equity & Diversity, University of Minnesota
Brian Lym, Dean of University Libraries, Adelphi University

The program will include a discussion of the Ithaka S+R report findings from the perspective of a library administrator, and an overview of design thinking for addressing organizational challenges from the perspective of a design faculty member and academic administrator. Together they will identify specific diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges that emerge from the Ithaka S+R report findings that could benefit from application of design thinking methodology. Participants are urged to review the August 30, 2017, Ithaka S+R Report Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Members of the Association of Research Libraries—Employee Demographics and Director Perspectives in advance of the program.