Journal of Promising Practices on Diversity and Equity
About the Regional Diversity Roundtable (RDR):
The RDR is a charitable not-for-profit committed to building inclusion and diversity competence that results in the institutionalization of equity in core values, structures, workforce, policies and services of organizations and institutions in Peel.
About the Journal:
This year the RDR is expanding its resource development and transfer knowledge initiatives by creating an electronic research journal. We are soliciting papers that address organizational policies, programs, and practices that promote inclusive, respectful and culturally-competent service delivery to diverse stakeholders.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, data collection of racialized communities, best diversity practices from other countries, intersectionality, organizations championing diversity, organizational equity, personal experiences in the journey towards organizational change, evaluation models and assessment tools for diversity initiatives, outreach practices, accommodation, community cohesion, capacity building within organizations and professional development. The RDR also welcomes submissions on innovative programs or practices and underexplored issues, gaps and stakeholders.
Abstract Submission Guidelines:
- All authors are asked to submit an abstract via e-mail to rdr@regionaldiversityroundtable.org by March 15th 2013.
- The length of abstracts should not exceed 300 words. Abstracts should include the proposed title of the final paper.
- Be sure to include a cover letter with your full name, phone number, e-mail address and the organization/institution you are affiliated with.
If your abstract is selected, please be advised that the deadline for submitting the final paper is July 29, 2013. The final paper should be between 8 and 10 pages (double-spaced).
For inquiries, please contact Monica Valencia at rdr@regionaldiversityroundtable.org
