Report of the Health Sciences Center Taskforce on Diversity
Jennifer Knight, MD
Diversity
West Virginia University 2020 Strategic Plan for the Future
Members Faculty, residents, students and staff
of the HSC Each of the all schools of the HSC
School of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, Newly forming School of Public Health.
Taskforce
RecruitmentRetentionOutreachPatient care
What we doWhat we need to doWho does it well
The WVU Health Sciences Center promotes diversity and fosters an inclusive environment that nurtures and supports the contributions of every individual. This is essential to the WVU Health Sciences Center’s success in patient care, education, research and community outreach. Diversity refers to the variety of experiences and perspectives which arise from, but not limited to, differences in race, culture, creed, religion, mental or physical abilities, heritage, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, military veteran’s status, national origin, socio-economic status, health status and other characteristics. Creating and sustaining this climate are the responsibility of all who provide service and train at the WVU Health Sciences Center. Our goal is to create a caring service environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
Definition
Big Picture - Shoot for the Moon!
Grass RootsFill in the Middle
Recommendations
Big Picture - Shoot for the Moon!
A Health Sciences Office Of Diversity and Community Engagement
GrassrootsFill in the Middle
Recommendations cont.
Restructure current programs into this officeRural healthNational Center of
Excellence in Women’s health
Global healthInternational
programs
Social justiceVolunteerismHSTAHCOPBonnie’s Bus
Health Sciences Center of Diversity and Community Engagement
Leader of center in senior HSC leadership roleHave a seat at the table Be a part of day to day activities
Nurture the centerFundraising for Center and ScholarshipsBuild alumni involvement
Research opportunitiesPhysical space
Health Sciences Center of Diversity and Community Engagement
Physical Space “No one takes you seriously unless you have space.”
Big Picture - Shoot for the Moon!Grassroots
Diversity ChampionsFill in the Middle
Recommendations cont.
Professional Training course over 2 yearsFirst year
Course work, didactics, lunch and learns, online
Second yearProject oriented
Matriculation will change the culture of the HSC from ground up
Diversity Champions
Big Picture - Shoot for the Moon!GrassrootsFill in the Middle
CurriculumOrientationBuild on existing
Recommendations cont.
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