Syllabi Deconstruction
In 2019, as part of our commitment to holding the iSchool's faculty accountable, the DWG began reviewing course syllabi. Our goal is to identify the extent to which iSchool instructors include BIPOC scholars and practitioners in their course reading lists and guest lectures. Our scope is all the requred course syllabi we can find from 2016 onwards for the MI concentrations, the INF1005/1006 offerings, the MMSt program, and the BI program.
So far, we are finding that the proportion of identifiably BIPOC scholars on course syllabi is often around 15-20% or much lower. This is unacceptable. See results so far here.
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Want to help us deconstruct our syllabi? Send us an email!
Reading Group
In 2019-20, the DWG held two successful discussions on readings that pertain to race within the information professions. Are you interested in being involved in facilitating a reading? Have suggestions on readings you would like to discuss? Email us!
Alternative Reading List
In 2019, the DWG began to develop a BIPOC reading list that would provide alternative readings to the ones available through course syllabi.
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Want to add to the list? You can submit your alternative reading here. This list is updated on a monthly basis.