An open-source data resource for diversity scholars
The University of Michigan Library and the National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) are developing an open data toolkit for diversity scholars to guide best practices in collecting, managing, utilizing, sharing and curating research data for the public good. (Diversity scholarship is defined as scholarship that furthers our understanding of historical and contemporary social issues related to identity, difference, culture, representation, power, oppression and inequality as they occur and affect individuals, groups and communities.) We will seek input from scholars on their current practices and gaps in support, and incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEI&A) principles into the toolkit.
Most recent update
The first draft of the toolkit is now available at https://um-deia-data-toolkit.github.io/home/Toolkit.html; we will shortly be requesting feedback.
We commit to increasing diversity, which is expressed in myriad forms, including race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, national origin, religious commitments, age, (dis)ability status and political perspective.
We commit to working actively to challenge and respond to bias, harassment, and discrimination. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status.
We commit to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that our campus is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We know that by building a critical mass of diverse groups on campus and creating a vibrant climate of inclusiveness, we can more effectively leverage the resources of diversity to advance our collective capabilities.
We commit to supporting meaningful access to our resources by all people, with their diverse range of needs, abilities, bodies, minds, and backgrounds. We commit to identifying and removing existing barriers, incorporating best practices of accessible design, and learning from the expertise of individuals who regularly face barriers to access.