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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“With health services management they can work as managers in hospitals and in enhancing healthcare access. Health inequity is the social justice issue of our time.” . Health inequity is the social justice issue of our time.” Pendley notes that someone with an MPH can run a health department or a hospital.

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Dr. Roberta Waite

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Waite created the Macy Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, an interdisciplinary program for students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and the School of Public Health, focusing on leadership development while concurrently fostering critical consciousness using a social justice lens.

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Access Must be Front Burner for Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Lee said funding needs to be cultivated from hospital systems desirous of building their nursing workforce. Johnson said the college’s current innovative path increases focus on equity and social justice, which includes also serving people ages 16 to 24 who are not in school or at work.

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Equitable Teaching Practices with Dr. Dayamudra Dennehy

Dr. Al Solano

If you say you're in the hospital, I don't need the doctor's note. She earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership, with a focus on Equity and Social Justice. The first thing I always say is, "I'm so proud of you for advocating for yourself." "If If someone says to me, my grandmother died, I don't need the death certificate.

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Setting the Tone in DEI, Accessibility Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We’re looking at how we create this inclusive and equitable environment using a social justice platform in order to positively impact various populations on campus,” says Davis. Many of the students in Davis’ program currently work in hospitals or other healthcare settings. “We

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Study Abroad Hidden Gems in Summer 2023

AIFS Abroad

Due to the intensive nature of the clinical rotation and the additional hours at the hospital, the overall program is recommended for a total of 6 semester credits. The language course is a total of 60 hours, 45 in class and 15 during the rotation, for a recommended 4 semester credits.

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J-Term ’22: Spend Winter Break Abroad!

AIFS Abroad

Take a day trip to Oxford and enjoy other cultural and social activities during your time abroad. Social Justice Movements Program ( New! ) : Earn 3 semester credits taking a course in political science/sociology. Participate in tours of local attractions and take part in other activities set up by your Resident Director.