In Pursuit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Saturday, Nov. 12 | Clark University
Proposals Due by Sept. 9th | @neasacouncil@gmail.com
For the New England American Studies Association’s 2022 Fall Colloquium, we invite submissions for 1-hour long panels, workshops, roundtables, and facilitated conversations or 15-min interactive presentations that will explore how the pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has shaped or could shape American higher education, history, culture, society, politics, and/or the field of American Studies. Submissions may explore histories, theories, and case studies surrounding DEI, but should focus on being strategy-generating rather than simply content-driven. In particular, we are interested in programming that will foster dialogue on possible DEI best practices in a variety of settings, and that will offer key takeaways for practical application.
We invite submissions that explore questions including but not limited to:
- How do we create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture in academia and beyond?
- What strategies and methods do we employ to foster DEI in our work and teaching?
- Beyond theory, what does DEI in practice look like in various settings such as classrooms, universities, libraries, museums, community organizations, or other educational spaces?
- What are some obstacles in the pursuit of DEI and how can we overcome them?
- How can we bring an actual systemic change through DEI initiatives? Or what is the role of DEI initiatives in addressing systemic barriers?
- What are some challenges and limitations of the DEI framework and how can we overcome them?
- What is at stake when DEI efforts fail?
If you’re interested in organizing a panel or giving an individual presentation addressing these themes please send an email to neasacouncil@gmail.com by September 9th. This can be an informal email, including your name, affiliation if any, and a broad theme of your panel or presentation. For panels, please also include the names of other participants.
This event will be held in-person at Clark University in Worcester, MA on November 12, 2022. Registration will be free, but required. Full schedule will be available by October 17th. More details TBD.
Register for the colloquium using the link below.
Colloquium Registration
