9. Why hire faculty of color?
Students of color experience better academic outcomes when taught by faculty of color
Faculty of color:
Are more likely to use pedagogical approaches that are relevant to and that advance the learning of student of color
Can promote positive and curb negative social outcomes for students of color
Are more likely to advocate for and build relationships with students
Are more likely to have high expectation and favorable view of students of color relative to white faculty
Can enhance the sense of belonging that students of color feel on campus
Can curb the stereotype threat experienced by students of color
Students of color are more likely to identify with and approach faculty of the same racial and ethnic background.

10. Minimizing the influence of bias on hiring
Implicit Bias-Either aware or unaware regarding people of color: racially and ethnically minoritized populations.
Ways to minimize bias during hiring include:
Recognition of implicit bias through reflection
Increase diversity in pool-F/T & P/T
Well-defined criteria
Look at applicant and their entire package
Use inclusion rather than exclusion strategies, etc
Training…

11. Checklist for Creating Equity-Minded Position Announcements
The first place to begin is with the application document
District is revising our application templates
Those of you who get approved for hiring will be keen to see the revision
The attendees will be meeting and planning and communicating to all