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Welcome to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Toolkit created by the MMC Institute for Teaching Excellence (MITE). These modules are intended to guide educators to resources for learning and teaching about DEI. The best way to use these modules is to reflect the DEI learning process: start with definitions to ensure a shared language; shift to focus on our own identity, bias and privilege; and then focus on recognizing and addressing microaggressions.

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	To develop an academic environment that promotes discussion, education and growth which supports inclusivity and builds mutual respect, we need a shared language in DEI. This page includes a glossary of terms, introductory video and an infographic.
	Identity is an individual’s multidimensional sense of self, developed over time, and influenced by interpersonal and collective factors. This page includes an introductory video, group learning activities, videos, additional resources and an infographic.
	Bias is an Inclination or perception that is developed based on social constructs against or in favor of an individual or group when compared with another that may be conscious (explicit) or unconscious (implicit). This page includes an introductory video, a bias-free curriculum checklist, implicit bias tests, additional videos, articles and infographics.
	Privilege is an unearned benefit, advantage, favor, or right that a person receives by nature of their identity. This page includes an introductory video, resources and infographics.
	Microaggressions are the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership. This page includes an introductory video, articles, workshops, additional videos, collections, books, research & policy centers and infographics.

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