HOW TO ASSESS DEI WORK

Written By Amber Benton

In a previous role, I was constantly asked for tools to help faculty and staff assess DEI contributions. I could not find exactly what I was looking for so I created my own (with appropriate references). This document, specifically the rubric, can be applied to evaluations of candidates during interview processes as well as DEI contributions in annual review processes. I am sharing the document with you. While this document was made in the context of higher education, it can be adapted to non-higher education contexts, too.

In the document, you will find 4 main areas:

  1. Working definitions of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). I encourage organizations to use their own organization’s definitions of DEI or definitions that feel most right to your organization

  2. Areas of opportunity for incorporating DEI

  3. Rubric to assess DEI contributions with detailed examples

  4. Blank rubric for you to use

Download the Rubric

Download the Rubric

Citation

You are welcome to use this document with appropriate citation:

Benton, A. V. (2023, January 3). How to Assess DEI Work. Amber Benton. Retrieved January 10, 2023, from https://www.amberbenton.com/blog/how-to-assess-dei-work

Homework

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Until next time,

Your favorite Chief Diversity Officer,
Dr. B.

Amber Benton

Dr. Amber Benton (she/her/hers) is an educator, diversity/inclusion/equity (DEI) expert, and intergroup dialogue facilitator. She is an advocate for healthy workplace cultures with over a decade of professional experience. She has served as a Chief Diversity Officer for the past several years and holds master’s and doctoral degrees in education.

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