Understanding and embracing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) faculty development needs are critical components in the ongoing pursuit of equity through fair access, power-sharing, and decision-making. A literature overview of the major challenges faced by BIPOC faculty at predominantly white institutions will be presented. With that foundation, this session will critically examine a case study of creating a BIPOC professional development needs study, with specific emphasis on the institutional context, the inquiry process, and preliminary survey data. Participants will co-examine their institutional contexts and inquiry processes related to ascertaining BIPOC faculty development needs. Promising, responsive practices will be explored.
