Diversity Involvement and Resources

的 University of New England 骨科医学院 (UNE COM) aims to advance and cultivate the diversity of all individuals, and protect the unique expression of all people — allowing them to grow and realize their fullest potential. We recognize diversity along a number of dimensions, 包括但不限于种族, 种族, 国籍, 年龄, 身心状况, 性别认同与表达, 性, 性取向, 社会经济地位, 和宗教. Having a diverse community of faculty, 学生, and staff is essential to our medical education and professional development to better meet the individual healthcare needs of our society. We are committed to increasing representation of populations that have been historically excluded from participation in U.S. 高等教育与医学. 这样做的时候, we continuously strive to reflect upon our own biases, 信仰, and practices in an effort to develop cultural humility. We foster a culture of inclusion that ext结束 beyond the UNE COM campus into the global community.

新京网有很多学生 clubs and organizations committed to cultural diversity and advocacy. Student programs and events vary each semester, 但是包括演讲者, 讨论板, 纪录片, 研讨会, 志愿服务, 以社区为基础的活动. If you don’t see a club or organization that speaks to what you are passionate about, the Office of Recruitment, Student and 校友 Services will walk you through the process of creating one. Recent notable start-ups have included White Coats for Black Lives and the Muslim Student Association.

的 student-run Equity Diversity Advancement Committee (EDAC) strives to increase the cultural humility of the college by supporting increased diversity efforts in recruiting, 在学术课程范围内, and in programmatic initiatives within the greater community. 的 COM学生焦点 project is one of many contributions EDAC has made in celebrating diversity at UNE COM.

UNE COM is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment to all 学生 on the gender continuum. 与 Office of 跨文化学生参与, the University has implemented all-gender restrooms, and the ability to add preferred name and gender in various capacities. 每年6月, the University marches in the Portland Pride Parade to show our commitment to the LGBTQI community.

Throughout the year, the University of New England 提供了 diverse co-curricular programming to voice underrepresented perspectives, 丰富文化能力, and foster a culture of advocacy and inclusion — most are free and open to the public. 最近, student organizations hosted a workshop on microaggressions, 全球网络赌博平台因纽特人医疗保健的讲座, and an interfaith panel discussion.

If you are interested in increasing your literacy in topics on diversity, the Office of 跨文化学生参与 提供了 教育项目 that include Safe Space Trainings, and a Diversity Leadership Certificate that COM 学生 can take advant年龄 of during your time on campus.

Contact the COM Office of Recruitment, Student & 校友服务网址 comsa@joyerianicaragua.com or (207) 602-2329 with questions or for more information.