Equity by Design in STEM Higher Education
Communities of Practice, Action Plans, and Institutional Change
Angelina E Castagno editor Anita Antoninka editor Catherine R Propper editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:30th Jun '26
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This edited collection presents stories of how university STEM faculty can engage in systemic change toward greater equity. Sharing both successes and struggles, the collection highlights the impact of collective learning that a well-designed community of practice can have on both individual faculty members and the wider research community.
All chapter contributors participated in carefully structured communities of practice designed to deepen their understanding of systemic racism and structural inequities in higher education, and they use this understanding to develop concrete action plans to address an inequity within their sphere of influence. In each chapter, faculty members reflect on their goals, implementation processes, measurable impacts, and the barriers and strategies they encountered along the way. Exploring breakthrough moments, ongoing struggles, and institutional contexts and relationships, these narratives reveal the breadth of equity-oriented initiatives across higher education and demonstrate how individual faculty can serve as catalysts for institutional change.
A unique and forward-thinking collection, this book will serve as both model and practical guide for educators seeking to advance similar equity work at their own institutions.
“By amplifying the voices of faculty champions, this book demonstrates how faculty development and engagement can drive inclusive excellence and systemic change. Grounded in a robust Community of Practice model, it offers both emerging and established scholars a practical and inspiring framework for pursuing meaningful institutional change.” — Lorelle L. Espinosa, PhD, Program Director, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
“Equity by Design in STEM Higher Education underscores the critical role that faculty members play towards enacting sustainable systemic reform in STEM. The authors masterfully demonstrate how Communities of Practice can serve as a powerful mechanism to close the tenacious gap between intention and action towards the path to equity. This work powerfully demonstrates that equity by design requires diligent practice, consistent courage, and committed community. By humanizing the faculty experience, we are reminded that investing in inclusive, psychologically safe, and self-reflective learning experiences for faculty members and academic leaders is an investment towards the equitable STEM ecosystem we seek to build for students. This work promises to be a guiding light in times of uncertainty and an effective resource grounded in action and guided by values.” — Titilayo Omotade, PhD, Senior Project Director, American Association for the Advancement of Science
“Equity by Design in STEM Higher Education offers a compelling, practice-grounded examination of how faculty communities of practice can drive meaningful and sustained institutional change. By centering reflection, accountability, and action, this volume moves equity work beyond aspiration and into daily teaching, mentoring, and leadership. It is an essential resource for STEM educators and academic leaders committed to student success and inclusive excellence.” — Travis York, PhD, Director, Center for STEMM Education & Workforce (CSEW), American Association for the Advancement of Science
“Equity by design is not a slogan here—it is a method. This anthology shows STEM faculty learning in public, designing against gatekeeping, and building belonging through concrete action plans and communities of practice. It is the rare collection that treats systemic change as both object and practice.” — Jamaal Young, PhD, Director of Aggie STEM, Texas A&M University
ISBN: 9781041269014
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 630g
240 pages