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McClane – ABIDEing to a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media

 

ABIDEing to a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media (2023)

Undergraduates: Lauren McClane, BJ Miles, Jane Mwiha, Veronika Tomaszycki


Faculty Advisor: Jennifer Harker
Department: Media & Journalism

Every student should feel safe regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Our group researched what the ABIDE (Access, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity) Initiative could do to improve diversity at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. We additionally researched methods that ABIDE could utilize to increase its overall publicity and make its presence visible on UNC’s campus.

This research utilized qualitative and quantitative research methods, including in-depth interviews, observations, a focus group discussion, and a quantitative survey. Our research suggests that many Hussman students were unaware of the ABIDE committee and its mission.

Our professional recommendations for ABIDE, based on this research, including utilizing social media to promote its mission and events, advocating for more people of color to be hired at the media school, and creating and promoting a sense of belonging through lectures and forums focused on topics important to diverse audiences.

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