Designing Syllabi Using Social Justice and Inclusion Principles

Join Dr. Hypatia Bolívar as she explores the Psychology Department's ongoing multi-year initiative to create a comprehensive handout and syllabus template rooted in social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles. In this engaging session, Dr. Bolívar will outline the collaborative process behind developing these materials, highlighting challenges faced and strategies employed to ensure they align with the core values of inclusivity and equity. Participants will gain practical insights and actionable approaches to integrate these principles into their own courses, regardless of discipline. Through concrete examples, the session will demonstrate how thoughtful syllabus design can cultivate inclusive learning environments, address systemic inequities, and meet the diverse needs of students.