College of Medicine:Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy: Difference between revisions

Updated policy according to modifications made by Faculty Senate on June 9, 2023
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# The College of Medicine DEI Committee will be a Special Committee of the faculty council per the Structure, Rules and Regulations of the Faculty and advise the Associate Dean of DEI on the development of a strategic plan for the COM to develop initiatives that foster an environment conducive to achieving inclusive excellence. Members of the committee include medical students, residents, faculty and staff.  
# The College of Medicine DEI Committee will be a Special Committee of the faculty council per the Structure, Rules and Regulations of the Faculty and advise the Associate Dean of DEI on the development of a strategic plan for the COM to develop initiatives that foster an environment conducive to achieving inclusive excellence. Members of the committee include medical students, residents, faculty and staff.  
# The Office of DEI is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of a strategic plan to guide efforts to promote inclusive excellence.  
# The Office of DEI is responsible for the development, implementation, and monitoring of a strategic plan to guide efforts to promote inclusive excellence.  
# COM Leadership, faculty and staff will participate in periodic implicit bias training. Standing committee members, including, but not limited to Medical Student Admissions committee, designated search committees, Faculty Promotion and Tenure committee, student promotions committee, and Medical Student Curriculum committee and major subcommittees will complete initial implicit bias training followed by an annual review.  
# The Office of DEI regularly reviews the COM’s diversity categories related to the LCME-defined groups (students, faculty, and senior administrative staff) and makes recommendations to appropriate leaders/committees.
# Awareness – The Associate Dean for DEI will ensure that students, faculty and staff know about the COM’s mission to foster a diverse and inclusive environment during orientation for students, onboarding for faculty and staff, and periodically thereafter. Additional information on policies and procedures will be posted on the COM website for easy access. The COM will include in its internal newsletter and at town hall meetings with the Dean, additional information about campus climate and commitment to inclusive excellence.  
# Awareness – The Associate Dean for DEI will ensure that students, faculty and staff know about the COM’s mission to foster a diverse and inclusive environment during orientation for students, onboarding for faculty and staff, and periodically thereafter. Additional information on policies and procedures will be posted on the COM website for easy access. The COM will include in its internal newsletter and at town hall meetings with the Dean, additional information about campus climate and commitment to inclusive excellence.  
# Evaluation. The COM will regularly assess and evaluate the climate of its campus and monitor the effectiveness of the diversity and inclusion initiatives. The COM will use these evaluations to continuously improve the quality of education, research and patient care.  
# Evaluation. The COM will regularly assess and evaluate the climate of its campus and monitor the effectiveness of the diversity and inclusion initiatives. The COM will use these evaluations to continuously improve the quality of education, research and patient care.  
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'''Approved by Faculty Council:''' March 10, 2023
'''Approved by Faculty Council:''' March 10, 2023
'''Modified by Faculty Council:''' June 9, 2023
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