Scenario #1 by Aris Winger https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1 ou are the Chair of your Department. Students of color have approached you about Faculty Member F. He is a well respected, full professor with 31 years of exemplary service in the department. “He is being very disrespectful to us. One time he confused one of us for the other and said ‘you all look alike anyway.’ He never calls on us and expects us to fail. “ What do you do? en-us 2023-01-26 17:53:30 UTC 2023-01-26 20:50:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Refer this to the dean, as he's in charge of faculty problems. The department chair isn't a supervisor of faculty in departments. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458184865 2023-01-26 20:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458184865 First, show the students that they have your respect and that you are listening https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458184866 2023-01-26 20:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458184866 Honestly, curse a whole lot and be really mad. But certainly not in front of the students. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185602 I would have to fight really hard not to immediately try to explain or apologize for the professor.  I would tell them that I appreciate them coming to me and I believe their experience and I'm sorry it happened.  I would follow up with the professor and then again.  Probably also consult the dean and/or mentors - particularly one outside the school.

]]> 2023-01-26 20:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185602 I have a hard time with confrontation https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185942 But I think the right thing to do is to talk with the individual faculty member]]> 2023-01-26 20:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185942 Comfort the students, tell them I will talk with the professor, and then talk to the professor! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185981 2023-01-26 20:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458185981 Approach the professor https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186112 Get more information from both professor and the students.]]> 2023-01-26 20:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186112 I want to believe the best of my colleagues AND my students. I want everyone to be comfortable, but there is no place for that type of thing. If it was an honest mistake, then that is still something to be dealt with. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186280 2023-01-26 20:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186280 because i am conflict averse https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186281 2023-01-26 20:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186281 as dept chair, I spoke to colleague. Colleague agreed to give some consideration (although I expect out of respect for me, and not because of understanding) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186352 2023-01-26 20:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186352 reach out to the appropriate office(s) on campus - dean, civil liberties https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186531 2023-01-26 20:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186531 Listen to the students, take notes, and let them know that you take what they say as important. At my current position, I am not in charge of faculty at all so I will let the students know that I will talk to the dean with their permission and share who they are so that they can have the conversation with that person and the students. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186551 2023-01-26 20:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186551 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186633 Thank the students for sharing and reassure them that they have my support. Ask them if they would be comfortable with me having a conversation with the faculty member. If so, approach the faculty member with a more general conversation about identity and belonging. Escalate the situation if necessary, but always checking in with the students and what they're comfortable with.]]> 2023-01-26 20:31:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186633 Listen to the students, express genuine concern. Tell them you will further investigate the situation. You will close the loop with them. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186726 2023-01-26 20:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458186726 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187383 1. Thank the students for bringing this to your attention, and let them know how to elevate this if you are not able to get a satisfactory solution. 
2. Talk with the professor.
3. Talk with the Dean.]]> 2023-01-26 20:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187383 Talk with Senior faculty directly https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187411 Talk about inclusive practices in the classroom especially when calling on students. 
(I am aware of my power in this situation as a senior faculty in the department)]]> 2023-01-26 20:32:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187411 How to address something like that without creating a rift in my department. I still need that colleague to at least have a cordial working relationship with me. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187465 2023-01-26 20:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187465 My personal safety (emotional, professional, social) https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187505 2023-01-26 20:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187505 at what point does it become a lawsuit, do the students start covertly filming the instructor https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187670 2023-01-26 20:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187670 Most likely the professor didn't know they did anything wrong. They will be defensive and shocked when confronted about this. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187709 2023-01-26 20:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187709 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187730 The faculty member not being receptive. Working with colleagues that are unpleasant.]]> 2023-01-26 20:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187730 I don't see this is controversial, the statement "you all look alike" is highly problematic and not controversially so! https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187886 2023-01-26 20:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458187886 The students feeling like it's just a thing that happens to them and nothing ever changes. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188001 2023-01-26 20:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188001 It is critically important https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188015 2023-01-26 20:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188015 Getting to the truth https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188075 2023-01-26 20:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188075 the root of the problem is lack of understanding of the view "from the other side" and creating understanding is the big puzzle https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188614 2023-01-26 20:33:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458188614 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458189279 Any out substantial resolution will take time. ]]> 2023-01-26 20:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458189279 for me, I don't have authority over another faculty member, and we have a union that sets standards. When I have received emails or contact from students in the past, I have acknowledged their situation and let them know how I will be going forward which includes talking to the dean. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458189300 2023-01-26 20:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458189300 Telling someone they are wrong in their behavior and they are hurting the reputation of the department. Furthermore they are hurting the potential academic success of our students. And that is unacceptable. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190223 2023-01-26 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190223 It is likely the a**hole in the department https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190224 We have butted heads over the years. There is a history including litigation. I want to believe that good people can do bad things. But there are also just bad players.]]> 2023-01-26 20:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190224 EVERYONE needs to learn https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190492 We are all a work in progress so the subject faculty member is not the only one who can learn from this situation]]> 2023-01-26 20:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458190492 Students who do not believe the institution wants them to succeed. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191612 2023-01-26 20:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191612 It's remembering that the issue is hearsay from this student perspective. Sometimes there are cultural differences with faculty members that students don't understand either. For example, as a women in computer science, I was treated as inferior to the men in the classroom and my questions were ignored. When that was happening, it was "acceptable" but today would not be. Not all people have changed their cultural biases. Who is in charge of those things? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191623 2023-01-26 20:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191623 I've messed up Black students' names when there were only two of them in the room. And I know I didn't handle it well. I wish I had done it differently. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191965 2023-01-26 20:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458191965 Reach out to dean, HR, DEI office, whatever https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192004 Not necessarily that they should deal with it directly, but they will perhaps have some advice about the situation and faculty PD overall]]> 2023-01-26 20:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192004 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192520 I think I would talk to the faculty member and make sure they know how students are perceiving some of the their remarks. Then listen to what they have to say in response. Try talking it through and make it clear that those types of comments can't be tolerated. See how responsive they are and depending on how it goes, maybe refer for some formal training. Talk with students and make sure they know you are listening -- give them your time and ear.]]> 2023-01-26 20:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192520 seemingly small things can destroy all the motivation of the students. This has to be addressed. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192598 2023-01-26 20:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458192598 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458194265 The dean knows this faculty member is a "repeat offender" and there are no consequences for that person.]]> 2023-01-26 20:39:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458194265 It may not be a ethically or gender motivated comment and more about the general age of the students. After 31 years, is it possible that the way in which people think about others is different than before. 20-30 years ago you could call people "kids" or "sweetie" without it meaning something derogatory. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458195453 2023-01-26 20:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458195453 finding out that the students were being untruthful. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198382 2023-01-26 20:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198382 Unfortunately, sometimes these actions are "rewarded" with fewer teaching, service, etc. responsibilities rather than trying to improve behavior/situation. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198404 2023-01-26 20:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198404 https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198578 I advocated for a faculty member who was resentful of courses aimed at students from marginalized groups being moved out of a leadership role that program]]> 2023-01-26 20:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458198578 Conversations with students outside of our courses https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458199510 Create opportunities for faculty to talk to students who are not in their courses. We have a campus program for this and it can be very transformational. ]]> 2023-01-26 20:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458199510 How can we also approach the faculty member with respect, compassion and a growth mindset? https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458201286 2023-01-26 20:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458201286 Yes, the system is failing us but it's failing those students more. It's not fair anywhere. https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458202292 2023-01-26 20:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458202292 reward even the small steps https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458204351 2023-01-26 20:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ariswinger/TPSEScenario1/wish/2458204351