2022 College of Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium
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2022 College of Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium
Shaping the Process, Impacting Change
The UAA College of Health invites students, faculty, and staff to a series of talks with keynote speakers, panelist, and peers.This event offers a framework for understanding racial, social, economic, and cultural factors influencing health and well-being as well as our commitment to advancing health equity and justice in our state and beyond. This 2022 Symposium will be broken into three sessions that focus on themes of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in teaching, research, and community engagement. Please share this opportunity with students and community partners—all are welcome to attend! The symposium is part of the College of Health's commitment to advancing health equity and justice in our state and beyond. Our college has identified this as a key component in leading by example as we fulfill our commitment to Alaska's community and workforce development needs.
2022 DEI Symposium recodings, agendas, and speaker bios:
Dynamics of Inclusion in our University Environment
February 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
Creating a College Culture of Belonging
April 8, 2022
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dr. Yvonne Chase
Committee Co-Chair
Associate Professor, Human Services
Dr. Amana Mbise
Committee Co-Chair
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Melissa Chlupach
Assistant Professor, Dietetics & Nutrition
Vincent Feuilles
Human Services Student
Lynda Hernandez
Director, COH Student Success Center
Dr. Vanessa Meade
Assistant Professor, Social Work
Vicki Nechodomu
Communications Director, College of Health