The Inclusion and Belonging Action Group (IBA) provides strategic guidance and transparency for intercultural humility and cultivates an听inclusive 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, intentional听and integrated approach. The action group works closely with a Senior Diversity, Equity听& Inclusion Consultant to ensure alignment of our action plan and impact assessment with the university鈥檚 overall five common DEI goals.鈥��
What does the committee do?
Makes recommendations to senior leadership in Health and Wellness
Acts as a catalyst for fostering cultural change within the units, departments听and programs. 鈥��
Identifies, gathers听and openly communicates data outlining the state of equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion
Monitors progress towards justice, equity, diversity, belonging听and inclusion goals and recommends policies, procedures, and accountability for results achieved鈥���
Amplifies evidence-based strategies to address equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice to improve the recruitment, retention and overall culture for underrepresented staff and students鈥���
Supports and advises on justice, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion actions and activities鈥��
Serves as a communication and collaboration hub for all groups working on equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion efforts across the units, departments, and programs鈥��
Works with a DEI Consultant to implement change鈥��
