Social Justice Infusion Initiative

A Case Study of Embedding Social Justice into Educational Practices

Abstract

Many disciplines want to incorporate social justice into their educational practices. Research demonstrates, however, that challenges can emerge when this work is undertaken without preparation. The Social Justice Infusion Initiative (SJII) is a program designed to provide faculty with tools to incorporate themes of social justice into their courses and departmental practices. This case study explores the theory of change model and participant behavior change from the SJII pilot study. Participants specifically noted the importance of peer involvement, opportunities provided, and tools learned. Results suggest that collective efficacy serves a role in empowering faculty to incorporate social justice into their work.