This track is ideal for instructors with a desire to create space for diverse pedagogies and student populations. By engaging in current conversations about race, gender, ability, and other aspects of underrepresented identity, instructors will become better mentors and teachers for all students. This track focuses on improving mentorship and inclusive teaching practices to support students from underrepresented groups.
Why participate in the Diversity Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching (DMIT) track?
Participating in ETE10 on the Diversity Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching track will fulfill the following objectives:
- Engage in current literature in order to develop best practices to better mentor students from underrepresented groups
- Reflect on current teaching practices in order to identify opportunities to incorporate more inclusive teaching
- Continually develop and modify pedagogies, course content, assignments, and policies to create a more inclusive teaching and learning environments
What are instructors saying about DMIT?
It's not hard to feel isolated or overwhelmed when trying to develop a teaching practice that actively works against many of the values of university institutions. In the DMIT track, I've been able to connect with instructors across departments and campuses, helping me establish a better sense of community and support at USU.
It's not hard to feel isolated or overwhelmed when trying to develop a teaching practice that actively works against many of the values of university institutions. In the DMIT track, I've been able to connect with instructors across departments and campuses, helping me establish a better sense of community and support at USU.
This track is about challenging what you already know and then examining the ways that you teach, mentor, and design courses. The Learning Circles are incredible. The dynamics of each group are always a little different, but for those who really decide to engage and practice, there will be some powerful insights and instructional improvements. I’ve also found that the mentoring that comes through networking and idea-sharing within these groups is a powerful tool for enhancing my own presentation and research agendas.
This track is about challenging what you already know and then examining the ways that you teach, mentor, and design courses. The Learning Circles are incredible. The dynamics of each group are always a little different, but for those who really decide to engage and practice, there will be some powerful insights and instructional improvements. I’ve also found that the mentoring that comes through networking and idea-sharing within these groups is a powerful tool for enhancing my own presentation and research agendas.
Ready to get started?
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Step up a "Plan Your Pathway" meeting with ETE
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Enroll in Empower Teaching Canvas Course
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Participate in the required badges
- Plan Teaching Excellence Pathway (Engage)
Description: In the Plan Your Pathway (PYP) meeting, you meet one-on-one with an ETE staff member to answer your questions about ETE and the Teaching Scholar Certificate. During this meeting, you'll learn about ETE and the Diversity Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching track and discuss how ETE can best help you accomplish your personal and professional goals related to college teaching.
Time to complete: 1 hour
When to register: You can set up a PYP meeting at any time, by emailing empowerteaching@usu.edu - ETE Learning Circle - Diversity Mentoring and Inclusive Teaching (Engage)
Description: Every semester, ETE runs a number of learning circles, where 8-12 instructors get together to discuss a book related to pedagogy or college teaching. Some learning circles are specifically designed for Diversity Mentorship and Inclusive Teaching track participants. You can expect to meet with your learning circle 4-5 times during the semester.
Time to complete: 1 semester (4-5 meetings)
When to register: Registration usually opens 2-3 weeks before the start of each semester and the summer. Check out the learning cirlce website to find out what circles are coming up and to sign up. - Inclusive Excellence Symposium
Description: The Inclusive Excellence Symposium is held annually every fall at USU. The mission of the Inclusive Excellence Symposium is to "empower USU students, faculty, and staff to advance equity and inclusion through education, collaboration, and research."
Time to complete: 1 day
When to register: Registration usually opens in the late summer. Check the Inclusive Excellence Symposium website for details. - ETE Sparkshop: Diversity Mentorship & Inclusive Teaching
Description: ETE Sparkshops are about 45-minute virtual events that are held 3-4 times a semester. Sparkshops can be requested by departments or by individual instructors to be presented to their instructors or can be requested by an instructor directly. The topics for Sparkshops vary as do their length.
Time to complete: 1 hour
When to register: There is usually one DMIT sparkshop each semester. - Teaching Statement (Engage)
Description: A Teaching Statement is a short analytical essay of your personal beliefs and values when it comes to education. This is normally a mixture of practical experience and evidence-based scholarly work. As an individual continues to teach, their teaching philosophy continues to change and expand.
Time to complete: Depends
When to register: You can turn in this assignment at any time throughout the year. For more information on teaching statements, click here.
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Submit badge assignment to Empower Taeching
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Track your progress in Pathways
Still have questions?
Email us at empowerteaching@usu.edu