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A personal essay about the ways in which classroom formality (and the lack of it) is affected by the race and class of the professor and students.

As we think about a J-term at Kenyon, it might be interesting to look at The Great VCU Bike Race Book as a model for demonstrating the connections between a set of shorter, more experimental courses.

Interesting studies on the double-edged sword of "resilience" in the face of discrimination.

NPR's new podcast Code Switch examines whiteness and the way the concept is taught by colleagues at Clemson and Beloit. Well worth a listen.

Tips for setting an inclusive class environment from day one, using microaffirmations to counter microinequalities, and how to address microaggressions in the moment.

Many faculty members struggle with how (and whether) to address current events in the classroom. Chad Williams used social media to build a categorized reading list related to the Charleston shootings. It also makes some interesting points about faculty members' potential role as public intellectuals.

Fascinating, challenging episode of this podcast looking at the way writing assessment can replicate systems of white supremacy. The "labor-based grading" process sounds like an interesting way to get students to be reflective about their work.

A challenging list, but worth deep consideration. The reading list at the end might be good sources for future CIP book clubs.

Lots of good collections of resources for teachers considering how to address Charlottesville with their classes.

Here are three actionable ideas for white teachers who would like to support Black teachers and students right now.

A report from Data & Society provides an approach to "racial literacy" in technology companies, which would also be appropriate in other disciplines.

Serious issues we need to work on at Kenyon.

Molly Appel describes a strategy she uses to teach students specific critical analysis and close reading skills, allowing them to relate more deeply with diverse texts and the diversity of the classroom. While the examples are from literature, I can imagine the approach being adapted for the reading skills of any discipline.

Specific suggestions for ways to do the work of anti-racism in our instuitutions.

"What if you decided that difficult times call for radical self-care? In other words, start with a basic assumption that your health is your top priority. Without it, nothing else is possible." Kerry Ann Rockquemore offers suggestions for maintaining your health in times of crisis.

A set of principles which apply not only to science labs but any collaboration, department, and scholarly organization. The rules are, of course, not "simple" to do at all, but they are clearly stated and explained.

A powerful call for not just doing new things but undoing historical and systemic wrongs.