Social Justice and Inclusion Council

The Social Justice and Inclusion Council was created in 2017 to address issues of diversity and inclusion at Nebraska Methodist College.

Develop processes and goals that include the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to create learning environments that foster equitable participation of all groups and seek to address issues of oppression, privilege, and power.

1. Conducts Belonging survey annually for all students/faculty/staff
2. Facilitates trainings on Implicit Bias, microaggressions, and microresistance strategies for faculty/staff
3. Hosts events for Black History Month, Lunar New Year, Pride, Women's History Month etc
4. Hosts monthly open forums for faculty/staff to explore social justice topics.
5. Provides monthly educational materials on different social justice topics, including food insecurity, racial and gender issues, respecting people with disabilities, and other social justice issues
6. Developed student Social Justice & Inclusion Facebook group and have hosted sustained dialogue conversations with student body.
7. Works collaboratively with the Methodist Health System, including participation in strategic and action planning for the health system.
8. Work collaboratively with NMC Faculty Senate committee to address Belonging within learning spaces.
9. Supports NMC's food pantry
10. Developed affinity groups for BIPOC students and LGBTQIA+ students.

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