Reading Resources for Implicit Bias

This page contains outside information that will help in the awareness of unconscious biases. 


Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) Resources at Georgetown University

  1. IDEAA Page  
  2. Faculty Hiring Procedures
  3. Human Resources Policy Manual (201: Equal Employment Opportunity – Affirmative Action) 
  4. Faculty Recruitment Policy and Procedures
  5. Interview Questions and Inquiry Guide 
  6. Interview Questions for Faculty Hiring/Departmental Consideration
  7. Bias Reporting

Relevant Research Studies 

  1. Exploring the color of glass: Letters of recommendation for female and male medical faculty (Trix & Psenka, 2003)
  2. A Linguistic Comparison of Letters of Recommendation for Male and Female Chemistry and Biochemistry Job Applicants (Schmader, Whitehead & Wysocki, 2007):

Helpful & Informational Tools to Combat Bias 

  1. Informational Tool Kit (Department of Justice, Community Relations)  
  2. General Resources for Faculty Search Committees, compiled by the University of Washington School of Medicine