How to tackle campus racism? Listen to and reward minority staff

University of British Columbia head advocates ‘servant leadership’ style to build diversity, in contrast to ‘very top-down’ approach at many institutions

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January 12, 2021

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Print headline: I’m listening: how to start an anti‑racist, diversity drive

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