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Great discussion @OHSU_WAHM today talking about "Taking the bias out of admissions" with @kirklal.
So how do we do this?
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So how do we do this?
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Letter of recommendation contain bias beyond names/institutions. Implicit bias shows up in the language we use.
Ex: raising doubt, grindstone adjectives, including minimal assurance. Letters for women/minoritized groups lack superlatives, are shorter.
https://csw.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/avoiding_gender_bias_in_letter_of_reference_writing.pdf
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Ex: raising doubt, grindstone adjectives, including minimal assurance. Letters for women/minoritized groups lack superlatives, are shorter.
https://csw.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/avoiding_gender_bias_in_letter_of_reference_writing.pdf
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We can use resources to help us reduce bias. For a list, check out the list at the end of this link: https://github.com/gender-bias/gender-bias/blob/master/README.md
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A holistic approach is an important way to reduce bias.
- Establish minimum threshold scores
- Redact stats after screening to reduce bias
- Consider using a rubric
- Structure your interview, similar questions posed to all candidates
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- Establish minimum threshold scores
- Redact stats after screening to reduce bias
- Consider using a rubric
- Structure your interview, similar questions posed to all candidates
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When discussing candidates as a group be aware of
- In-group or Like-me bias
- Group think bias
- Make space for all voices in the discussion
- Provide opportunities for multiple votes instead of forcing consensus
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- In-group or Like-me bias
- Group think bias
- Make space for all voices in the discussion
- Provide opportunities for multiple votes instead of forcing consensus
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Think about how you can address bias at every stage of admissions. There are ways to reduce bias. We all need to be proactive.
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