SHP Office of DEIB - Mission
The mission of the School of Health Professions Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to promote a broadened individual and collective understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our aim is to create a culture of inclusion and social justice within the School, by recognizing its diversity and addressing mechanisms of systemic bias that affect marginalized groups. The aim is to foster growth and advocacy for all members of the school. With support from leadership, the Office of DEIB advises and recommends policies, professional development, and pedagogical practices as is consistent with the mission of the school.
SHP Office of DEIB - Goals
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Develop and facilitate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging educational sessions for faculty, staff, clinical preceptors, students, and alumni;
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Provide resources to support faculty's ability to align course content with diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging best pedagogical practices;
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Provide resources to support programs’ ability to meet diversity accreditation requirements around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging;
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Seek campus and external funding opportunities that support the development and sustainability of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices in the areas of education, admissions, faculty and student development, and retention. for initiatives that advance faculty/staff/student diversity;
- Create and implement mentorship programs to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the school.
SHP DEIB Working Group
The SHP Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals who have decided to serve as the DEIB Working Group:
