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DEI Continuing Education and Reconciliation Program

Oscar Holmes IV, Ph.D.
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
Associate Professor of Management
Rutgers School of Business-Camden
Email: Oscar.HolmesIV@Rutgers.edu

Oscar Holmes IV is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, an Associate Professor of Management and the Rutgers University Student Executive (RUSE) Director at Rutgers School of Business-Camden. His research examines how leaders can maximize productivity and well-being through fostering more inclusive environments and has been published in several top-tier management journals and books. He has won numerous awards for his leadership, scholarship, and teaching. In addition to his scholarship being covered in various news outlets, he is a highly sought-after speaker, organizational consultant, and has made a number of media appearances that include Huffington Post Live, television, and radio interviews. 

Project Sponsor
Nyeema Watson, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor of Diversity, Inclusion and Civic Engagement
Rutgers-Camden Chancellor’s Office

Abstract:
Despite verbal and written commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Rutgers-Camden, far too many instances of injustice, bias, discrimination, and social identity threatening situations take place on campus. Moreover, victims of these instances are rarely afforded proper resolution. To resolve this issue, I propose to create a robust DEI continuing education and reconciliation program that would be implemented as a part of the orientation and onboarding process of new employees and a part of the continued professional development of current employees.