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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.

Upcoming Webinars and Recordings

DEI Training Webinars for Program Faculty, Students and Preceptors to Meet 2022 Accreditation Standards Requirements

This series of four webinars is intended for programs to use within their training of faculty, students and/or preceptors to meet the 2022 Accreditation Standards. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited. All sessions will be recorded and made available. Recordings of previous webinars are also available.

Training 1: Unconscious Bias

This webinar is recommended as a training for preceptors; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or students/interns.

Training 2: Debiasing Training

This webinar is recommended as a training for preceptors; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or students/interns.

Training 3: Cultural Competence and Cultural Humility

This webinar is recommended as a training for students/interns; however, it may also be used for training of faculty and/or preceptors.

Upcoming Webinars:

Racism in Dietetics Practice

This webinar is recommended as a training for faculty; however, it may also be used for training of preceptors and/or students/interns.

Date: May 23, 2023
Time: 11 a.m. – noon (Central time)

ACEND Series of Webinars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

ACEND offers a series of webinars to address diversity, equity and inclusion in its accredited programs. The webinars are free and provide 1.5 CPEUs each. All ACEND constituents (faculty, administrators, preceptors, students, interns, etc.) are invited.

Recorded Webinars:

Academy Member Interest Group Panel Discussion: Strategies to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in Dietetics Education

Supporting our LGBTQ Students and Dietetic Interns

Closing Equity Gaps in Higher Education: Lessons for Leveling the Playing Field for All Students

Supporting and Building Resilience in BIPOC Students and Dietetic Interns

Legal and Ethical Admissions Processes that Promote Diversity Webinar

Strengthening the Patient Connection: Deconstructing the Complexity of Racism and Food Webinar

Help all Students to Thrive: An Introduction to Culturally Sustaining Teaching

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.

LGBTQ Resources

Following is a list of resources to support our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) students, interns, faculty, preceptors and patients/clients.

Recorded Sessions

Articles and Books

  • 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

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