Diversifying the faculty: a guidebook for search committees

part 1. Before the search begins. Communicating the educational rationale ; Aligning departmental and institutional commitments ; Creating a welcoming environment ; Securing resources ; Countering segregated networks

part 2. The search process. Forming the search committee ; Educating the search committee on personnel issues ; Debunking the myths ; Creating the position description ; Attracting a diverse candidate pool ; Examining hiring biases ; Hosting the campus visit ; Making the offer

part 3. After the search. Supporting the new hire ; Assessing the search process and outcome ; A final note

Appendices. Checklist of best practices ; Leading Ph.D. institutions of minority Ph.D.s, 1993-1997 ; Baccalaureate institutions identified as women doctorate productivity leaders ; Web resources of programs for building diverse faculties.