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Demystifying DEI: Addressing Five Common Misperceptions

Goodwin Great Talks

April 8, 2025

In just a few years’ time, three letters—DEI—have generated much controversy. Drexel University’s inaugural Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—now Vice Provost of Faculty Advancement and Inclusion—talked about the changing landscape of DEI. In this session, Dr. Ashburn-Nardo shared evidence to “demystify” DEI and address five common misperceptions:

  1. DEI is unnecessary.
  2. DEI trainings will address all our problems.
  3. DEI only benefits certain groups.
  4. DEI lowers standards.
  5. DEI creates more division than unity.

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Meet the Panelist

Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, PhD
Vice Provost of Faculty Advancement and Inclusion, Drexel University