UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE What is diversity? We will begin by reviewing the purpose and structure of the course and its related assignments. Next, we will discuss basic terms.Learning Goals: 1. Define broadly the constructs of diversity, equity, access, and retention. 2. Understand basic uses of data to begin answering questions about diversity, including the importance of consulting disaggregated school and workplace data. Key Questions: 1. When you use the term diversity, to what are you referring? 2. Often the metrics of access, retention, and equity are used in discussions about diversity. What are they? 3. Why do people care about diversity? What about the topic is important to you? 4. How would we know if educational outcomes were equitable? 5. What challenges come to mind for you when you consider the topic of “diversity at my job”? click for syllabus