Jellisa Ricketts

Project Description:

This research project seeks to redress ideologies and systems of anti-Black racism in the university through a focus on practices of learning and unlearning. As a multidisciplinary research initiative, which will involve collating and disseminating research in Black Studies across the humanities, social sciences and professional studies, the project responds to and supports the Faculty's anti-Black racism strategies. The project will include the development and implementation of a website, providing comprehensive research, teaching, and workplace resources for faculty, students and staff in LA&PS. LA&PS community members will be able to find in one place existing resources about best pedagogical practices for teaching race and teaching in diverse classrooms; the most contemporary research in liberal arts and professional disciplines to inform further disciplinary and interdisciplinary scholarship; and resources for anti-racism education and training. While the website and resources will be developed primarily to meet the needs of LA&PS members, they will also be accessible to other Faculties and will provide valuable support for teachers, social workers, media professionals, community researchers and government agencies.

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The Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (DARE) – Undergraduate enables our students to meaningfully engage in research projects supervised by LA&PS faculty members. Find out more about DARE.