Are we moving the needle? An empirical evaluation of business faculty members’ perceptions of DEI efforts

Abstract A core value of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation standards is diversity and inclusion. Using survey data collected from faculty members within the College of Business at a 4-year U.S. university, this study assesses faculty perceptions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The findings show that most participants believe that the college is committed to DEI values and agree that the college stakeholders recognize the benefit/need for equity. However, most faculty think that a culture of equity does not categorize their institution and are not aware of the recruitment and retention strategies used by the college or the university.