University of Connecticut

JANUARY 12, 2023

Our faculty and staff are deeply committed to continuing to engage in meaningful dialogue about diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our community and in our work. On MLK Day, I encourage you to participate in events organized at UConn and in our community. In solidarity, Nina Rovinelli Heller, Ph.D.

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University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

I’m excited to learn about all the innovative and creative work taking place here. While I hope to meet many of you at our upcoming events, please feel free to reach out and introduce yourselves. I’d love to learn more about your social work path and your experiences at UConn. Best, Laura

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2023

Embracing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices is one way to help create this type of psychological safety in your organization. Through this sense of inclusion, staff members will feel more comfortable sharing their unique viewpoints and skill sets. It’s truly a win-win.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It also exemplifies our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism , a cornerstone of our School’s mission. Please consider taking part in events related to Indigenous People's Day. Also learn about Native American and Indigenous studies and programming at UConn.

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Beyond Advocacy

JANUARY 15, 2023

We held the first event in the auditorium of New York Technical College on Jay Street. Later, when I saw the movie A Dry White Season , based on the novel about life in South Africa, I was struck by the efforts of white Afrikaners to keep the truth about apartheid from their children. In addition to speakers, my choir from St.

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University of Connecticut

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It also exemplifies our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism , a cornerstone of our School’s mission. Please consider taking part in events related to Indigenous People's Day, which are posted by the UConn Native American Culture Programs.

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A new initiative will help equip social workers with information so they can talk to clients about the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines. From the President: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Can Be the Profession’s Sankofa. NASW Events Calendar: December 2021 & January 2022. • Association News.

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The Critical Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Below is an extract from Equitable Education: What everyone working in education should know about closing the attainment gap for all pupils by Sameena Chaudry CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence, it takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.

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Social Work Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2023

At the organizational level, readers are guided through a process of learning about areas of match and mismatch between themselves and their agency structure and culture. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma are topics that students, instructors, practitioners, and administrators are concerned about.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Nursing school faculty vacancies, currently at about 8.8% , are creating an additional obstacle for the nursing supply. High nurse turnover rates With the national registered nurse (RN) turnover averaging at about 23% in 2022, healthcare leaders are struggling to keep vacancies low. A DEIB review could help.

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University of Connecticut

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Decades later, the event was expanded to a month as an annual celebration of Black history and the contributions of Black Americans to our nation’s cultural life. We’ve since offered a range of programs and events that explore Black history and current affairs and promote mental health and wellness among Black Americans.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

But what do these programs look like, and how can you go about creating them? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) The core of DEI is to foster an environment in which staff members feel comfortable being their complete selves at work. When no action is taken, trust declines and hurts overall engagement.

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Society of Clinical Psychology

APRIL 26, 2023

Regarding access, financial disparities experienced by POC contribute to reduced ability to afford therapy, lack of knowledge about where to access services, less free time, and poorer insurance coverage—all of which reduce access to mental healthcare (Henly & Lambert, 2014; Lê Cook et al., 2014; Walker et al.,

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MQ Mental Health

OCTOBER 17, 2023

MQ's commitment to inclusivity guarantees the active contribution of both lived experience experts and subject matter experts. It could also be about designing and delivering events, such as deciding on topics for a conference or workshop in mental health research, nominating speakers, giving a talk, or sitting on panel discussions.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Establishing methods of immediate messaging (such as email and Zoom) to provide pathways to keep staff informed at all times and to provide a venue to share feedback, information, and insights from the front line about practice changes, issues, stressors, ideas, and solutions. Wellness Wednesdays featuring activities such as “Laugh Yoga”.

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