The Future of Diversity Training

Key Insights and Models for Change Diversity training for faculty and staff members is widely used across higher education. Yet there’s little agreement on best practices or whether such training is even effective. It aims to solve a multitude of problems: improving workplace climate, promoting an inclusive culture, preventing and responding to incidents of discrimination or bias, and expanding advancement opportunities for women and people of color. But none of that is easy — poorly executed training can backfire, and the practice is under attack by conservative state lawmakers across the country. This report provides insight and practical advice to shape your college’s approach to building a culture that supports diversity. With this report, you'll: Gain insight into how diversity training has evolved in the United States. Learn which states have enacted laws restricting diversity training, and the implications of those laws. Understand, through data, how employees view DEI training