Welcome to ‘Fix Your Climate: A Practical Guide to Reducing Microaggressions, Microbullying, and Bullying in the Academic Workplace.’ This essential handbook addresses some of the most pressing issues faced by academic institutions today. Microaggressions, microbullying, and bullying are often the silent destroyers of a university’s climate. While these behaviors can be challenging to detect, they can severely undermine relationships, morale, collaboration, productivity, and the overall sense of belonging within your institution.

So, how can you effectively prevent or clean up a toxic environment in your unit, department, or campus? This guide, authored by two leading experts on hierarchical microaggressions—Myron Anderson and Kathryn Young—offers a wealth of knowledge, featuring in-depth scenarios, actionable strategies, and practical worksheets designed to tackle these critical issues.

As noted by Stephen M. Jordan, Ph.D., President Emeritus of MSU Denver, ‘Anderson and Young have conceived a practical and comprehensive approach to achieve positive and measurable change in your campus climate, and it begins with a very simple premise: campus climate is everyone’s responsibility.’

This handbook is not only a valuable resource but also a call to action for all members of the academic community. By understanding and addressing microaggressions and bullying, we can foster a healthier, more collaborative, and inclusive environment for everyone. Let us take this journey together towards a more positive campus climate.