BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – “Ableism,” a form of discrimination that defines people based on their disability, often goes undetected, including in much of our everyday conversation. Examples of this might include suggesting that someone is “turning a blind eye” to a problem or “acting crazy.” Frequently, those who make such a reference to a disability in… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Teams of students from 32 colleges and universities are coming this week to the Indiana University Kelley School of Business to compete at the National Diversity Case Competition. The competition, which is held the weekend before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, will bring together 133 students who represent some of the best… Read more »
Below is a statement from Idalene “Idie” Kesner, dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, after Derek Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges in the murder of George Floyd: Dear Kelley Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni, Eleven months ago, we watched with outrage the appalling video footage of George Floyd’s death… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As we all know, COVID-19 has had a profound effect on the workplace. Many working from home have faced the additional challenges of caring for children and other family members and other concerns normally outside the job environment. But what about for those with disabilities? Marianne DelPo Kulow, the Gregory H Adamian… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Most students may be returning home for the holidays and to continue their studies online, but the Indiana University Kelley School of Business’ yearlong series on diversity, equity and inclusion, “The Commons,” continues. While nestled in their homes, Kelley students, faculty and staff are encouraged to watch a series of award-winning films… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — This summer, the U.S. Supreme Court expanded the protections of Title VII, which prohibits an employer from discriminating against an employee or applicant “because of … sex,” to include protection from employment discrimination based on an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Alex Reed, associate professor of legal studies and director of… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Dawn Bennett-Alexander, a celebrated author, facilitator and consultant with more than 30 years of experience in taking diversity from theory to practice, is the first presenter in Equity Now, a new online speaker series on race, gender, and how law and policy can facilitate equality, fairness, and inclusion in organizations. The Indiana… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON AND INDIANAPOLIS — Idalene “Idie” Kesner, dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, has announced the next step in a broad initiative to creating thoughtful conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion. On Sept. 10, Kelley students, faculty and staff at IU Bloomington and IUPUI were asked to participate in “The Commons,” an… Read more »
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Idalene “Idie” Kesner, dean of the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, has announced a broad initiative to address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. Kesner on Aug. 17 announced the appointment of a school-wide committee, chaired by Jason Brown, associate professor of accounting (pictured left), that will include students, faculty… Read more »