Safety and Belonging in the Field: A Checklist for Educators

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Safety and Belonging in the Field: A Checklist for Educators

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

A comprehensive checklist that seeks to make fieldwork a “positive, generative, collective, and valuable experience for all participants.” Written by authors with a wide range of backgrounds and field experiences, this document stresses inclusivity over each step in the fieldwork process, from planning to the return and debrief.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Playing It Safe: Recognizing and Managing Risk When Working With Students in the Field

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Playing It Safe: Recognizing and Managing Risk When Working With Students in the Field

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

A website from NAGT with resources and recommendations on field safety including being prepared for emergencies, reducing risk, and protecting yourself and your department when taking students out into the field.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Toilet stops in the field: An educational primer and recommended best practices for field-based teaching

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Toilet stops in the field: An educational primer and recommended best practices for field-based teaching

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

This document is intended to educate staff and students about toilet stops and menstruation in the field. This document also contains a set of recommendations for field work and field trips with the aim of minimizing stress and anxiety for all parties.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Mental Health and Fieldwork

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Mental Health and Fieldwork

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Successful fieldwork and fruitful academic careers hinge on acknowledging and managing our mental health. This paper discusses peer-support networks, secondary trauma, coping skills, therapy, and researchers’ mental health options before, during, and after fieldwork.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

Creating Inclusive Workplace Climates

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Creating Inclusive Workplace Climates

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.

A large part of creating and promoting inclusive climates in your department or field site comes from one’s understanding of social inequities that are present in our scientific and work communities and in our society as a whole. Addressing issues related to power dynamics, intersectionality, and privilege is critical for promoting positive, productive relationships with our colleagues and students, creating a safe and respectful learning and working environments. This resource gives helpful definitions, examples, and suggestions for improving workplace climate.

Chronicle of Higher education article with recommendations on centering accountability in DEI statements.