Culture/DEI
Understanding privilege
Privilege is often misunderstood when used in a DEI context. An individual can have privilege in one area and not another. Life may not have been easy, yet an individual could still have elements of privilege. In this session, we will explore the nuances around privilege as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will learn to: Identify types of privilege and where you have/don’t have privilegeDetermine ways elements of privilege intersectDefine “white privilege” and why it may seem controversialSpot areas where hidden privilege may existDescribe how privilege affects work relationships and team dynamics You will…
Understanding privilege
Privilege is often misunderstood when used in a DEI context. An individual can have privilege in one area and not another. Life may not have been easy, yet an individual could still have elements of privilege. In this session, we will explore the nuances around privilege as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will learn to: Identify types of privilege and where you have/don’t have privilegeDetermine ways elements of privilege intersectDefine “white privilege” and why it may seem controversialSpot areas where hidden privilege may existDescribe how privilege affects work relationships and team dynamics You will…
Understanding privilege
Privilege is often misunderstood when used in a DEI context. An individual can have privilege in one area and not another. Life may not have been easy, yet an individual could still have elements of privilege. In this session, we will explore the nuances around privilege as it relates to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. You will learn to: Identify types of privilege and where you have/don’t have privilegeDetermine ways elements of privilege intersectDefine “white privilege” and why it may seem controversialSpot areas where hidden privilege may existDescribe how privilege affects work relationships and team dynamics You will…
March Lunch & Learn, Dismantling Anti-Fat Bias: An Essential for Clinical Care
Anti-fat bias remains one of the final frontiers -- often left unscrutinized by those committed to social justice. Pervasive in clinical settings across disciplines, anti-fat bias has detrimental physical and psychological impacts for individuals who live in larger bodies. This session, facilitated by Caroline Calloway and Diana Jasser, explores size as an identity and how to challenge intrapersonal, interpersonal, and systemic anti-fat bias within clinical settings and beyond. Open to all, but please register here to receive the Zoom link prior to the session. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIYhhvFcKUcgAeobh_b5vKMaALucN_BtoSt-Or3sT8sif-Iw/viewform
McKesson Foundation Health Equity Speaker Series
The College of Pharmacy is excited to launch the McKesson Foundation Health Equity Speaker Series this month as part of a grant the college received through the McKesson Foundation. The grant seeks to help the College amplify the efforts to educate and address issues around the social determinants of health. This month’s speaker will feature Dr. Alvin Wells, an attending rheumatologist and director of the Rheumatology and Immunotherapy Center in Franklin, Wisconsin. Dr. Wells will address the topic of “Bridging the Gap to Equity: Why It Should Matter To Us All.” Please join us on Friday, January 27th from noon…
Create Trust by Asking Questions: The Art of Humble Inquiry
As part of the Michigan Medicine team, how do you use your interactions to encourage colleagues to express their ideas, questions, concerns or share errors without fear? Creating these types of interactions requires building trust and psychological safety through asking effective questions, active listening and reflection. These three fundamental skills, collectively called humble inquiry, foster open and respectful conversations and create the conditions necessary for becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO). In this course you will practice humble inquiry and have the opportunity to reflect on the connections to your own work situation. Purpose: Encourage every Michigan Medicine team member…
Behavioral Interviewing: How to Reduce Bias in Interviewing through Consistent Hiring Processes
This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Training your interviewers is an important and often overlooked piece of a fair and effective hiring process. Well-trained interviewers protect your department from unintentional discrimination and ensure a process that results in better hires for your team. All are welcome, whether you are new to interviewing, want a refresher, or just want insight into the interviewing process. This training will cover the following topics: Behavioral Based Interviewing vs Traditional Interviewing Evaluating/Assessing Candidate AnswersProper Interview Note Taking Techniques Utilizing Rubrics Unconscious BiasLegal & Illegal Interview Questions This program is highly interactive. Register This workshop is hosted…
LGBTQIA+: An Introduction to Inclusive Language
This course aims to shift our culture to be more LGBTQIA+ friendly. When it comes to attractionality and gender identity, language is so important. It helps us to acknowledge, respect and affirm the diversity of bodies, genders and relationships that exist at U-M. We’ll discuss roadblocks and challenges some people face when using inclusive language. After identifying those challenges, we will share strategies to make practicing easier. We’ll also learn how to use them in interactions with patients, students, staff and colleagues. You will learn to: Identify gender inclusive language and how to use it appropriatelyUse inclusive terms related to…
Change it Up!
Change It Up! brings bystander intervention skills to the University of Michigan community for the purpose of building inclusive, respectful and safe communities. It is based on a nationally recognized four-stage bystander intervention model that helps individuals intervene in situations that negatively impact individuals, organizations, and the campus community. The content in this program has been used for student groups across campus, and is now being offered for University of Michigan faculty and staff. Change It Up! provides opportunities for participants to discuss and practice how to leverage bystander intervention skills within their campus communities. You will learn to: Identify self-awareness and social…