OK, so what policies do you recommend?

Any policies to "ensure classrooms are inclusive" are going to be decried by some people who say that it's "unfair" for whatever reason. Because when you have a class or classes of people who have been discriminated against for centuries, who are at the bottom of the heap, they don't just magically gain parity with other classes, in terms of being able to take advantage of equal opportunity (the promise) simply because they're no longer legally discriminated against. It takes active policies, not just passive ones, for inclusivity to take root. (Once it's taken root, in time those policies may no longer be necessary.)

> Do you really feel today's university professors need to write an essay saying they support teaching everyone?

Yes, actually. Having it be a very explicit part of the job is a good thing. Because a lot of people absolutely need to be told.

It's why we have sexual harassment training. A lot of people don't need it, a few sociopaths will do whatever they want, but a lot of people do, in fact, need to be told to keep their hands to themselves. It really does make a difference.

>> will make efforts to be inclusive and ensure your class has an inclusive environment

> Again, say someone is teaching calculus, what does this exactly mean?

I honestly got a chuckle out of this, because this is the most STEMlordy thing I've heard in a while.

I'm going to presume you're male, because you'd know why if you'd been the only female in a physics or math class and made uncomfortable and singled out because of it. Often by guys assuming you're a DEI and didn't earn your spot.

Of course you don't need this.