Pedagogy Oct 2025

Creating and Sustaining an Antiracist Pedagogy Group in Technical and Professional Communication

Jennifer L. Bay ; Tracy Clark ; Garrett I. Colón ; Adrianna Deptula ; Eliza Gellis ; Ryan Michael Murphy

Abstract

Abstract This article explores the creation and sustainment of a standing antiracist pedagogy group in a technical and professional communication program at a large, predominantly white Midwestern R1 university with a strong STEM culture. Reflecting on personal and collective experiences, group members discuss the evolution of the group, how the group fosters sustained engagement and ongoing development among its members, and its hopes (as well as challenges) for the future. Ultimately, the authors aim to provide a framework for the development of other kinds of support groups in universities and beyond.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2025-10-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-11874287
Open Access
Closed
Topics
professional writing race and writing multilingual writers

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