Institutions and Equitable Transformation

This course examines diverse types of institutions in American life, the driving systems of power that maintain structural inequities, and examples of real-life effective interventions and strategies for change. Set in the context of history and data on social and racial inequities, classes are based around case studies in education, local government, philanthropy, medium-size nonprofits, and tribal sovereignty. Readings draw from core pedagogy in organizational behavior and change management as well as contemporary literature by industry leaders and guest lectures from practitioners. What gets in the way of creating change? And what is required for creating resilient organizations? Students explore key tools used in the field and apply concepts to their own work experience.