Unconscious Bias 101: Workshop for U of T Faculty (Online)
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October 27, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Presenters: Professor Ernie Lam and Professor Emeritus Anthony Wensley
Understanding unconscious bias is an important first step to making structural and personal changes that support equity and inclusion. The purpose of this online workshop is to:
- Explore the existing evidence on representation and bias
- Explore case studies that illustrate how bias might intersect with various aspects of faculty experience, both within academia and beyond (e.g., everyday interactions, grant applications, interviews, award nominations, committee decisions)
- Provide an overview of how bias can affect decision-making
- Suggest strategies for reducing the effect of bias on structural and personal practices
Note: This workshop is intended for all faculty at U of T. If you are an academic administrator; a member of a search, tenure review, continuing status review, promotion, or PTR committee; or an assessor, please attend the Bias in the Context of Academic Reviews workshop on October 25, 2022 or watch the recording of the Inclusive Practices in Recruitment (2020) workshop. Contact unconscious.bias@utoronto.ca if you require assistance accessing the recording/transcript.