Inclusion and Belonging Action Group

The Inclusion and Belonging Action Group (IBA) provides strategic guidance and transparency for intercultural humility and cultivates anÌýinclusive and equitable environment. The IBA strives to unite staff from across Health and Wellness to bring justice, equity, inclusion and belonging together in a systematic, intentionalÌýand integrated approach. The action group works closely with a Senior Diversity, EquityÌý& Inclusion Consultant to ensure alignment of our action plan and impact assessment with the university’s overall five common DEI goals.  Ìý

What does the committee do?

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Makes recommendations to senior leadership in Health and Wellness

Acts as a catalyst for fostering cultural change within the units, departmentsÌýand programs.   Ìý

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Identifies, gathersÌýand openly communicates data outlining the state of equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion

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Monitors progress towards justice, equity, diversity, belongingÌýand inclusion goals and recommends policies, procedures, and accountability for results achieved   Ìý

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Amplifies evidence-based strategies to address equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice to improve the recruitment, retention and overall culture for underrepresented staff and students   Ìý

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Supports and advises on justice, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion actions and activities  Ìý

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Serves as a communication and collaboration hub for all groups working on equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion efforts across the units, departments, and programs  Ìý

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Works with a DEI Consultant to implement change  Ìý

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | Goal

Units will build capacity for advancing diversityÌýequity, and inclusion by focusing on employee skills and development.Ìý

Health & Wellness |Ìý Goal

All employees will demonstrate increases in diversity, equity, and inclusion skills and a capacity to better meet the needs of the university’s diverse community of students, faculty, and staff, specifically including the well-being of marginalized communities.Ìý

Meet the committee

Advancing Diversity, Equity and InclusionÌý

In spring 2022, academic and administrative unit leadersÌýbegan using the results of the Campus Culture SurveyÌýand other resources to develop action plans to address challenges hindering the campus's ability to create and sustain a more inclusive community. Each unit leader was asked to choose one or two goals to improve student, staff and faculty outcomes in their respective areas, working closely with DEI consultants from the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to ensure their success.Ìý

Join the Inclusion andÌýBelonging Action GroupÌý

Committee members sign up for a one year commitment to the Action Group to maintain consistency and ensure progress can be made toward advancing DEI efforts within Health and Wellness. Our members are selected through a process in each of their respective departments. Each department has one representative.ÌýÌý

If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Michael Klitzke.