Implicit Bias

The goal of this facilitator-led training module is to:

increase awareness and understanding of implicit bias in higher education
equip staff with strategies to promote increased representation and equity for racially impacted individuals/groups
address implicit bias in admissions, faculty hiring and promotion, and resource allocation

TAKE A SELF-ASSESSMENT SURVEY

Training modules are tailored to three competency levels—foundational, intermediate and advanced—each of which encompasses specific knowledge, skills and actions (KSAs) that promote racial equity. Take the Self-Assessment Survey to determine your initial competency level.

Self-Assessment Survey

START IMPLICIT BIAS TRAINING

This training module is designed to be conducted in a half-day workshop (approximately 3-4 hours).

Introduction welcome and icebreaker activity to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

- Review of the training goals and objectives, emphasizing the importance of addressing implicit bias in promoting equity and representation in higher education

Understanding Implicit Bias

- Definition of implicit bias and their impact on individuals and the campus community
- Types of implicit bias related to race, gender, ethnicity, and other marginalized identities
- Real-life examples of implicit bias in higher education settings.

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RESOURCES

WEBSITE

Boston University Implicit Bias and Microaggressions Self Guided Toolkit

COURSE

Managing Implicit Bias Series

A six-course online training series designed to increase awareness of implicit bias and reduce its impact. Each course is 15 to 20 minutes in length, and it is recommended that they are completed in their prescribed order.

ASSESSMENT

The Implicit Association Test: Project Implicit Harvard University

Assessment Tool: See Bias Block Bias

PEDAGOGICAL GUIDELINES

Awareness of Implicit Bias

VIDEO

UCLA Implicit Bias Video Series