Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
ACEND® will not tolerate any instances of inequity nor discrimination in our nutrition and dietetics education programs.
The links below provide information and resources to assist nutrition and dietetics faculty and preceptors on the topic of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). ACEND is in the process of developing a library of reputable educational materials on DEI. This page will be updated on a regular basis with new resources. If you need further assistance, please contact ACEND Staff.
- July 2020 Message from the ACEND Board
- June 2020 Message from the ACEND Board
- A Story on the Journey of Perseverance in Becoming a RDN Leader
- Diversity Enrollment Trends
- Grant Opportunities for Dietetics Programs
Upcoming Webinars
Disability Insight for Accredited Dietetics Programs (January 21, 2025)| Register
2022 Accreditation Standards DEI Webinar Series (2024)
ACEND encourages programs to use the following webinar series for program faculty and preceptors to meet the 2022 Accreditation Standards for Standard 5, Required Elements 5.2 and 5.3.
Empowering Dietetics Educators: Navigating Microaggressions & Advocacy in Academic Settings
- Presentation Recording
- Presentation Slides
- Post-test for CPEU Recording Certificate (1.5 CPEUs, CPE Level 3; CDR Ethics Requirement; Expiration Date: 10/28/2027)
Empowering Dietetics Students Navigating Microaggressions & Advocacy in Academic Settings
- Presentation Recording
- Presentation Slides
- References List
- Post-test for CPEU Recording Certificate (1.5 CPEUs; Expiration Date: 3/7/2027)
ACEND Series of Webinars on DEI (2020-2023)
ACEND offers a series of webinars to address diversity, equity and inclusion in its accredited programs. The webinars are free to access. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited to view.
Academy Member Interest Group Panel Discussion: Strategies to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Dietetics Education
Closing Equity Gaps in Higher Education: Lessons for Leveling the Playing Field for All Students
Help all Students to Thrive: An Introduction to Culturally Sustaining Teaching
Legal and Ethical Admissions Processes that Promote Diversity Webinar
Strengthening the Patient Connection: Deconstructing the Complexity of Racism and Food Webinar
Supporting and Building Resilience in BIPOC Students and Dietetic Interns
Supporting our LGBTQ Students and Dietetic Interns
Unconscious Bias
Resources
Holistic Admission Resources
Improving diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education is a complex issue that requires strong leadership and thoughtful and comprehensive changes. Below, find resources about implementing a holistic admissions process that is fair and inclusive.
- Association of American Medical Colleges Holistic Review Toolkit
- Roadmap for Diversity and Educational Excellence
- Holistic Admissions for a Stronger Graduate Program
LGBTQ Resources
Following is a list of resources to support our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) students, interns, faculty, preceptors and patients/clients.
- A Guide to Understanding Gender Identity Terms
- JAMA Network- Articles addressing issues affecting LGBTQ
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The Safe Zone Project Training
A free online 2-hour training that builds awareness on topics related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression - LGBTQ Students Scholarship Database
Recorded Sessions
- NDEP Diversity and Inclusion in Dietetics Webinar
- Combating Unconscious Bias and Preventing Microaggressions: A Professional Duty FNCE 2019 Presentation
- ACEND Microaggression Webinar
Modules, Articles, and Books
- Antiracism in Health Care Modules
Free modules from Drexel University contain 18 sections covering a wide range of antiracism topics, 30 exercises, 46 videos, pre- and post-tests, eight faculty and student curriculum guides, and three asynchronous faculty development workshops with narration. - How to Challenge Systematic Racism
This article offers short-and-long term steps that higher education administrators and faculty can take to make incremental and transformative changes on campus and in the classroom. - Won't Lose this Dream
This book describes Georgia State University's journey to become the national leader at eliminating achievement gaps based on race, ethnicity, and income.
Website Links
- Academy Diversity and Inclusion Resources
- Diversify Dietetics Resources include the self-study program "Supporting Equitable Dietetics Education" with reflection exercises to help cultural humility.
Check back soon for upcoming webinars and resources.
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