Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
We commit to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice fundamental to everything we do in academic public health.
Dismantling racism and structural racism in academic public health
Racism is a public health crisis that demands bold action on many fronts, including in academic public health. ASPPH and our Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) accredited schools and programs of public health are dedicated to dismantling structural racism and ending the cultural, structural, and systemic conditions that enable racism in academic public health institutions. Take action and read our Framework for Dismantling Racism and Structural Racism in Academic Public Health.
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Advancing the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice Journey at ASPPH
Transforming Academia for Equity(TAE)
Funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Transforming Academia for Equity serves as a collaborative initiative currently serving seven (7) ASPPH member schools and programs of public health. TAE enables schools to transform academic spaces to be equitable and inclusive for the benefit of faculty, staff, and students.
Diversifying the Public Health Workforce
ASPPH is dedicated to identifying and creating educational pathways to attract, recruit, train, and retain a diverse public health workforce.
Justice in Student Enrollment and Admissions
ASPPH has numerous resources, trainings, and tools for members to create mission-aligned admissions and advocatie for inclusive recruitment practices. In response to the June 2023 SCOTUS decision reversing affirmative action in university applications and admissions, ASPPH has pivoted our approaches to recruitment and admissions.
Organizational Focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at ASPPH
ASPPH’s Community and Belonging (CAB) group consists of ASPPH staff who volunteer to provide opinions, consensus building, and bring awareness to matters related to diversity, equity, social justice, and inclusive excellence. CAB hosts educational trainings, provides support, and community building activities that perpetuate an optimal organizational culture and climate in alignment with our DEIJ values.
40 Years and Beyond: Our Commitment to Inclusive Excellence
At ASPPH, we commit to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice fundamental to everything we do in academic public health. Our dedication to diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and social justice has been imperative throughout the implementation of our initiatives and programming and continues to be paramount as we look ahead in implementing public health education for 21st century.
- Curated sessions on DEIJ at Annual Meeting 2023
- Holistic Admissions Training for Project Leads
- Environmental Scan of Inclusive Excellence
- Inclusive Excellence Panel Qualitative Survey Results
- Sections Retreat 2023 – Teaching Session with Boston University
- Celebrate Diversity Social Media Campaign
- Gun Violence Prevention Implementation Plan
- HATE as a Public Health Crisis and Anti-Hate Toolkit
- Phase 2 of Climate Health Task Force
- Guiding Principles and Measures for schools of Advancing Inclusive Excellence and Anti-Racism Lens
- CDC Disease Intervention grant focused on diverse public health workforce
- Annual Report 2022 released with focus on ASPPH DEIJ
- Gun Violence Prevention Task Force developed Climate
- Change and Health Task Force developed Process Document for Inclusive Excellence added to HUB as Member Resource
- RWJF TAE Groups with curated sessions at Annual Meeting
- ASPPH Internal DEI Working Group becomes Community and Belonging (CAB) Group
Framework for Dismantling Racism and Structural Racism in Academic Public Health published and released to provide blueprint for future internal and external strategic planning, project development, and grant deliverables
- Strategic Plan 2030 with overarching Diversity Goals developed
- Address Racism as a Public Health Crisis and Racism in Academic Public Health
- Inclusive Excellence Panel developed
- RWJF Transforming Academia for Equity (TAE) Initiative started
- ASPPH Internal DEI Working Group developed
- Task Forces developed: (1) Competency Focused Public Health Education, (2) Harassment and Discrimination in all forms
- DEI Advisory Committee created
- Climate Survey conducted by Allison Foster
- Statement of Commitment to Zero Tolerance of Harassment and Discrimination released
OUR COMMITMENT TO ANTI-RACISM
Commitment to Zero Tolerance of Harassment and Discrimination
ASPPH and our members are committed to eliminating harassment and discrimination in academic public health and recognize the important of establishing and upholding respectful, safe, and welcoming work and learning environments
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
At ASPPH, we champion social justice, equity, and health for all. We strive to create an equitable and inclusive community that respects everyone, values differences, and stands up against acts of harassment and discrimination in all forms.
Lack of Men of Color Graduating from the Health Professions Declared a Crisis
As part of our ongoing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEIJ) initiatives, ASPPH worked with the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) to declare the low number of historically underrepresented men of color (HUMOC) graduating and entering the healthcare professions a national crisis.
Celebrate Diversity
Celebrate diversity with ASPPH by recording a short video about your unique background, history, cultural practices, and
how they influence your career in the public health field.
Your story could inspire someone and help us develop more inclusive communities!
ACADEMIC PUBLIC HEALTH RESOURCES HUB
Members Only
The Academic Public Health Resources Hub (the Hub), an online repository where ASPPH members only areableto post and share resources for mutual benefit, has recently launched with three priority topic areas:
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DEIJ)
Firearm Violence and Public Health.
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Linda Alexander, EdD (she/her/hers)
Chief Academic Officer
Miranda Bosse, MPH, MSW (she/her/hers)
Senior Manager of Educational Initiatives