Diversity and Inclusion
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The mission of the Mercy College of Ohio Office of Diversity and Inclusion is to promote the academic and personal growth of all students regardless of variations in thoughts, experiences, values and traditions.
To fulfill this mission, programs and services are offered that promote, enhance and strengthen diversity awareness, inclusion, high student retention, persistence, and graduation.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion collaborates with other campus constituencies to encourage the recruitment and retention of faculty, staff, and students from underrepresented groups, incorporation of diversity in the curriculum and identify and remove barriers to student success.
Mercy College Diversity Statement
Mercy College of Ohio strives to be an inclusive environment in which faculty, staff, students and the greater community are respected and embraced regardless of variations in thoughts, experiences, values, and traditions.
Multicultural Center
The Mercy College of Ohio Multicultural Center, located in Madison 5617, was created to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for students, faculty, and staff to gather, celebrate and support all persons regardless of variations in thoughts, experiences, values, and traditions. The Multicultural Center offers programs and services that promote and enhance multicultural awareness, respect, and appreciation.
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Statement
Mercy College of Ohio is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the bases of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, religion, pregnancy, genetic information, and any other legally-protected class in admissions and educational programs, services and activities, in accord with applicable federal and state law.
Faculty, students and staff members have access to a variety of resources at Mercy to help enhance their awareness and understanding of issues related to diversity, and inclusion. From general awareness to developing bystander intervention skills to connect with others across our vibrant community, there are many opportunities available.
Training/Workshops
A variety of trainings/workshops are available to faculty, students and staff. Training/workshop topics include unconscious bias, intercultural awareness, bystander intervention and more.
- Unconscious Bias In Everyday Life
- Bystander Intervention Skills
- Disability Awareness and Etiquette
Online Modules
The online module titled, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Basics - Part 1," provides an introductory look at our initiative and helps clearly define what we mean by “diversity and inclusion.” For group conversations or meetings, discussion guides for facilitators and participants are available for use.
A new online module titled, "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): The Basics - Part 2," examines how our social identities impact diversity, equity, and inclusion at Mercy College of Ohio. For group conversations or meetings, discussion guides for facilitators and participants are available for use.
Videos
- Inclusion Insights video series: This series of 25 short videos offers a unique, micro-learning approach to diversity, equity and inclusion education. The videos were created by and feature Dr. Steve Robbins, a nationally recognized trainer and consultant on diversity and inclusion. Each video is less than three minutes long and the series includes titles such as, “Defining Diversity,” “Comfort Zones” and “Being Aware of Being Unfair”
- The videos have been organized to align with the new Lifelong Learning model to help address the specific goals of the university’s DEI initiative
- You can watch these videos on your own or with your team using the accompanying conversation cards
- New Heritage Month video series: This series of videos, created by diversity trainer Dr. Steve Robbins, celebrates occurrences such as Black History Month (February), Women's History Month (March), LGBTQ+ Pride Month (June). Each month, a new set of videos will be available for viewing. Heritage Month Video Schedule:
- February: Black History Month
- March: Women's History Month
- April: Diversity Education MonthMay: Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- June: LGBTQ+ Pride Month
- September: Hispanic Heritage Month
- October: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- November: Native American Heritage Month
Content coming soon!
Mercy will use a framework to help guide the learning and development for faculty, staff, and students as it relates to diversity and inclusion. This framework is based on the principle that learning is a lifelong journey. This framework was developed by the University of Michigan.
Six Domains of DI Lifelong Learning
There are six key areas of focus for learning and growth related to our diversity and inclusion initiatives. These domains list the behavioral expectations for our faculty, staff, and students as we seek to create a more diverse, inclusive and welcoming environment.
- Continuously pursues self-awareness
- Exhibits DI-related knowledge and intercultural responsiveness
- Listens inclusively and seeks diverse feedback and engagement with others to understand differences
- Takes action to promote an inclusive culture at Mercy College of Ohio
- Addresses and resolves conflicts
- Aligns with institutional commitment
Three Stages of Lifelong Learning
Individuals progress through stages of:
- Awareness: focusing on oneself and becoming more conscious of actions, thoughts, or emotions
- Practice: repeatedly engaging in a behavior or activity, for the purpose of improving or to change
- Modeling Behaviors: demonstrating a desired behavior, thought, or attitude that others may need to acquire, exhibit, or change
How Behaviors Align to the Model
For each of the six domains of DI Lifelong Learning, there are behaviors that demonstrate each of the three stages. These behaviors can be used to assess and individual’s current status and help identify areas of growth and development.
DOMAIN BEHAVIORS
PURSUES SELF-AWARENESS | EXHIBITS INTERCULTURAL RESPONSIVENESS | LISTENS INCLUSIVELY & SEEKS DIVERSE FEEDBACK |
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DOMAINS BEHAVIORS
PROMOTES INCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS | RESOLVES CONFLICT | ALIGNS TO INSTITUTIONAL COMMITMENT |
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Inspiring Diverse Leaders
The Inspiring Diverse Leaders Scholarship Program aims to engage, educate, and empower first-generation and underrepresented* students who have a passion and commitment for healthcare and service to others.
Through direct engagement with the Director of Diversity and Inclusion and other campus partners, participants will engage as a cohort and partake in the following:
- Social Justice Education
- Identity Development
- Leadership Development
*Underrepresented students at Mercy College of Ohio are identified as people who hold any of the following identities: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), low SES, and males.
Who is eligible?
The Inspiring Diverse Leaders Program is designed for students who meet the following criteria:
- First-generation College Student
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or GED Score of 530
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $7,000 or less
- Member of Underrepresented Population*
With a plan to pursue a land-based Associate or Baccalaureate Degree in the following:
- Nursing (AAS, BSN)
- Health Sciences (AS)
- Biology (BS)
- Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Application Requirements:
- Completed Application - Application opens Monday, June 27
- Completed FAFSA
- Written Essay – Part of the Application