Nebraska LEND (University of Nebraska Medical Center)
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Project Summary:
Develop the role and capacity of a current trainee to serve as its new Cultural Diversity Coordinator, and engage an outside consultant for an intensive, multi-day process that will result in an action plan to improve cultural awareness and inclusive recruitment practices within clinical disciplines.
Objectives Accomplished:
- Held three conference calls and a site visit in which a hired consultant provided technical assistance on the development of a training plan for the Cultural Diversity Coordinator, who is now being mentored by the university's Diversity Director and also completed several training webinars offered through the consultant's center
- Analyzed summary data from the institute's Diversity Engagement Survey and input from a graduating trainee focus group; identified three activities for the LEND Cultural Diversity Coordinator to address in her first year:
- Identify experts to present about the implications of diverse cultures on leadership competencies
- Identify diverse community agencies and programs where trainees can complete their community learning and leadership projects
- Participate in the LEND interdisciplinary clinic to provide the perspective of minority families and identify other families to participate in the clinic as well
- The hired consulted presented at a campus-wide Grand Rounds that was attended by 57 people, including representatives from Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, and more
Primary Contacts:
Cynthia Ellis | c[email protected]
Kellie Ellerbusch | [email protected]
