- Mailing Address
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1 E. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois 60604 - Phone
- (312) 362-8000
- Email address
- admission@depaul.edu
- School Information
- "Teaching and learning are our priorities at DePaul. That might seem obvious, but we're the largest private university whose faculty members' priority is teaching. We're also the nation's largest Catholic university — and we're committed to an educational experience that weaves together mind, place, people and heart. (...) "Academic Excellence: DePaul has more than 300 undergraduate majors and graduate programs, so chances are good we have what you’re looking for. Many of our professors work in Chicago as consultants, researchers and entrepreneurs, and incorporate their experiences in the classroom." The university has 21,922 students and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio. (Source: https://www.depaul.edu/about/Pages/default.aspx)
- General Information
- DePaul University has taken steps to implement Critical Race Theory into its training and curricula. The university announced that anti-racist training will be provided to students, staff, and faculty. Additionally, it announced that changes to curricula will be made. See developments below:
Actions Taken
- Resources
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The university has an "Anti-Racism Guide," with resources such as a talk by Ibram X. Kendi and a section on "Racism in Health & Healthcare."
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The university also has resources on "Being an Anti-Racist Educator." The guide encourages educators to, "Learn about how racism has shaped and shapes lives. Interrogate your role in White supremacy, and learn some ways to be an anti-racist," "Identify changes that could be made at your department or unit level to advance an anti-racist agenda," and "Seek examples of anti-racist practices in your field and role."
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The College of Communications formulated a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan. Goal 1 of the plan is to “[create] a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable college community for faculty and staff” by focusing especially on “[inclusive] hiring and retention practices.”
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The College of Communications will “[provide] students with opportunities for discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion matters outside of the classroom.”
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The College of Communications made an announcement to “[improve] the programs and resources offered to students, aimed at fostering the success of a diverse study body.”
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Goal 3 of the College of Communications’ DEI Action Plan indicates that the school will “[encourage] discussion and training for faculty and staff regarding issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and reaffirm DEI commitment across the college.”
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The College of Communications plans to “[diversify] voices and representation within course readings and materials in an ongoing effort to decolonize courses and disciplines across the college.”
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The College of Communications will support and advocate for faculty professional development.
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On December 4, 2023, an article was written for Laura Kina for her work in diversity, equity, and inclusion, highlighting each of her achievements.
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