STEM Session 6 EquitableWorkload by Mai Yasue https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu What would be one wish you have for EDI or decolonization in your department en-us 2021-07-20 23:16:36 UTC 2026-02-01 22:16:05 UTC hello@padlet.com A dedicated staff member for EDI and decolonization maiyasue https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1656343461 2021-07-20 23:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1656343461 For there to be a specific section on EDI work in the Activity report ssherman35 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657365815 2021-07-21 18:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657365815 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657417661 Bring fun and different topics into meeting situations. ]]> 2021-07-21 19:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657417661 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657417877 Informational workshops.]]> 2021-07-21 19:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657417877 Strategies for connection https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418319 Stories! Everyone no matter where they are from has stories about their life that allow for connection and understanding, and elicit emotions.

Find a place of commonality. Find some topic that you agree on to start building bridges towards connection.

Show them respect and try and find a middle ground.]]> 2021-07-21 19:45:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418319 Strategies for connection https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418567 - keep conversations open
- be willing to walk away
- win people over with passion
- use data]]> 2021-07-21 19:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418567 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418615 Using the opposite viewpoint to critique existing work. They will point out where we can improve!]]> 2021-07-21 19:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418615 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418714 This first question is a tough one. We mostly try to avoid engaging with others who want to push opposing viewpoints on us. It is a difficult situation to navigate. 

]]> 2021-07-21 19:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418714 Having community guidelines to help guide respectful conversations and communication https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418748 2021-07-21 19:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657418748 Trying to find something in common with people who hold different beliefs/values. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419037 2021-07-21 19:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419037 Sharing lived experiences to show complexity/authenticity. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419195 2021-07-21 19:46:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419195 Refocusing the conversation if it gets derailed/shifted to dominant identities/stories. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419664 2021-07-21 19:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419664 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419827 Using common values and actions, be relatable]]> 2021-07-21 19:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419827 A common vocabulary or introductory training to ensure everyone is on the same page. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419989

]]> 2021-07-21 19:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657419989 Try to approach in a general approach, and make it not personal. Use lower stakes situations to open up further conversations. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420167 2021-07-21 19:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420167 Be vulnerable and admit you might not have full understanding (and the desire/action to learn). This is a journey of learning. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420187 2021-07-21 19:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420187 Wishes for EDI/Decolonization https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420457 Hire people who are more reflective of society - people need to be able to see themselves in the department. When you are alone, or feel like you don't fit in it can lead to imposter syndrome.

Work on relationships with Indigenous people. These take TIME and you can't rush them but in an ideal world we could go back in time and foster relationships 10-15 years ago.

Reparations. Indigenous and other traditionally marginalized groups should have free access to university. They start at such a disadvantage.]]> 2021-07-21 19:49:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420457 Mistakes can happen. Apologize and mend that mistake. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420864 2021-07-21 19:50:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657420864 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421158 Using strategies that purposefully connect people within departments that may be on opposing sides. Then mix up the groups on purpose to reflect the diversity of perspectives available.]]> 2021-07-21 19:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421158 Infinite powers https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421395 - additional focus on entire educational system (what happens before university)
- magically eliminate fear
- have people switch identities (gender/race,etc) to experience what it is like

]]> 2021-07-21 19:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421395 Strategies (Room 3) https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421816 -Listen and try to understand where people come from.
-Break barriers by gaining other's trust
-Use stories--make it personal, bring topics close to home. Regionally, to people they may know. Break information down into manageable pieces. Get people invested.
-Respect. Empathize with people. Understand that even when people seem to hold one view, people have a lot of contradictions and are complicated.]]> 2021-07-21 19:51:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421816 Infinite power - create space and capacity for EDI/Decolonization work to be a central part of our roles/conversations and not on the side of the desk. Hire more people to support this work. More time for education to happen and to unpack that. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421831 2021-07-21 19:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657421831 Leadership/Role Model https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422246 See top leadership really embody/demonstrate EDI principles in their personal and professional life. A sincere dedication to efforts.

See the unofficial role models/ones with privilege/research superstars sincerely and regularly engage with EDI.]]> 2021-07-21 19:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422246 https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422878 Being deliberate with your language]]> 2021-07-21 19:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422878 Infinite power -- people coming to these conversations in good faith and a willingness to engage, make mistakes, and make change. https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422967 2021-07-21 19:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657422967 Release from the paralysis of indecision - we have can recognise what went wrong in the past, and make small/big choices (that can be imperfect) - but we have to make today better than yesterday https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657423872 2021-07-21 19:54:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657423872 Infinite Powers https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425037 Offer a true living wage to our graduate students]]> 2021-07-21 19:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425037 Infinite Powers https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425202 Have the faculty of the University truly embody the diversity of the population]]> 2021-07-21 19:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425202 Infinite Powers https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425553 All students possess the mental privilege of believing (and experiencing) that professors are accessible and fair]]> 2021-07-21 19:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/maiyasue/iiv58dtqn5luv4mu/wish/1657425553