Dear Readers, Equity Professionals and Friends,
Thank you for your interests in The Institutional Diversity Blog over the years. It have been almost 15 years since I started this blog with Kindra Cotton, along with many colleagues as guest bloggers. We’ve covered a broad range of blog topics, provided resources and a glossary of terms. The goal was to provide a comprehensive website covering aspects of EDI to drive culture change. Since its inception in 2012, the blog has reached
over 100 countries and has been listed as a leading reference source by many organizations, including The Associate of College, Research Libraries, NSERC and UC Berkeley Physics Department. Feedspot also ranked IDB 4th among the 20 Best DEI blogs to follow in 2026. While this blog has been a labor of love, I am taking a hiatus to pursue other endevors. The blogs will remain available on the site. I recommend you navigate to the featured post archive section that provides links to all blog posts by year. Also, utilize the glossary of terms and featured publications. If you wish to contact me, please do so via LinkedIn or my University of Toronto email (See contact info). I will respond when I am able. It’s been a pleasure supporting your interests in equity, diversity, and inclusion for the past decade and a half. Take care of yourself and remember to “do good and be well”.
Featured Top Posts:
EDI Tech Corner: 7 Questions You Have About Artificial Intelligence (But Are Afraid To Ask) (December 18, 2024): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/7-questions-you-have-about-artificial-intelligence-but-are-afraid-to-ask/
Reflections of a Chief Diversity Officer: Leveraging EDI to Drive Culture Change in Organizations (April 2, 2024): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/reflections-of-a-chief-diversity-officer-leveraging-edi-to-drive-culture-change-in-organizations/
Build It and They Will Come? Exploring the Importance of Equity over Equality for Black Employees (November 15, 2023): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/build-it-and-they-will-come-exploring-the-importance-of-equity-over-equality-for-black-employees/
Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Into the DNA of Public Universities (November 22, 2022): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/integrating-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-into-the-dna-of-public-universities/
Historically Underserved Students: What We Know, What We Still Need to Know (November 15, 2022): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/historically-underserved-students-what-we-know-what-we-still-need-to-know/
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Five Ways Leaders Can Work Towards Truth and Reconciliation (October 25, 2022): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-five-ways-leaders-can-work-towards-truth-and-reconciliation/
Presidents, CEOs and Executives: Avoid the Performative Trap and Be Truly Inclusive Leaders (April 28, 2022): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/presidents-ceos-and-executives-avoid-the-performative-trap-and-be-truly-inclusive-leaders/
Ditching “Diversity”: Why It’s Time to Replace Diversity with Belonging in Equity and Inclusion Work (September 8, 2021): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/ditching-diversity-why-its-time-to-replace-diversity-with-belonging-in-equity-and-inclusion-work/
5 Tips for the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) During Challenging Times (October 27, 2020): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/5-tips-for-the-chief-diversity-officer-cdo-during-challenging-times/
My Becoming Experience (September 10, 2019): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/my-becoming-experience/
How Generational Diversity Can Transform Organizational Culture (September 17, 2014): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/how-generational-diversity-can-transform-organizational-culture/
Fostering Student Success – Best Practices & Institutional Interventions (May 21, 2013): https://institutionaldiversityblog.com/fostering-student-success-best-practices-and-institutional-interventions/