Staff JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion)
The Human Resources Group is in service to staff across the School of Medicine to build a more inclusive and equitable culture based on principles of justice.
As leaders in Stanford University’s School of Medicine, we deeply value and embody the principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) both professionally and personally.
JEDI Spotlight
Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month. We are proud to spotlight the voice of School of Medicine staff member Margaret Govea, Director of the Office of Medical Student Wellness. Leading with collective action and community care, she also has a rich family legacy of social justice and advocacy for Latine communities. Read Margaret's message here.
Community Conversations for Care. As we navigate the world around us and challenges in our society, it is important to have space to be in community to process together. We invite you to join your Stanford University staff community in a series of sessions titled "Community Conversations for Care".
These sessions will provide opportunities to connect with each other, offer tools and methods for your care, and acknowledge that staff have a unique role in supporting the organization - and that we too need support. Sponsored by the Office for IDEAL Advancement, School of Medicine Staff JEDI Team, and Office of External Relations.
Learn more here
Two reports released on communities significantly impacted by events of Oct. 7 and afterward. Two reports from separate committees – one from the Subcommittee on Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias and another from the Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian Communities Committee – reveal the extent of these effects on Stanford students, staff, and faculty as well as parents and alumni. Each committee examined a wide range of issues and distinct experiences within their communities and identified numerous ways to address biases while enhancing life on campus for everyone. The committees make a wide variety of recommendations on topics ranging from campus policies and procedures to norms around campus expression, to academic infrastructure and educational offerings. Read the latest updates regarding the progress and work plans of the Subcommittee on Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Bias of the Jewish Advisory Committee and the Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian Communities Committee.
Is Coaching Critical to Better Supporting Our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Professionals? The JEDI team has published its second article in HigherEdJobs. The article shares how our BetterUp Coaching Program is a powerful tool for transforming the individual and organization. We also provide insights like how organizations must invest in JEDI professionals and the importance of diversifying coaches for minoritized staff.
Beyond diversity statements: The role of values exploration. The JEDI team has published its first paper as a team in Culture Amp. In the article, we share how organizations must continue to affirm DEI in the workplace through a values-centered approach. Learn how to use values exploration to reflect, clarify, and prioritize DEI in one’s organization.
Stanford LGBTQ+/SGM Research & Scholarship Survey. As part of an increasing effort in the School of Medicine to address the health and well-being of sexual and gender minority communities, we are conducting a University-wide survey to gather information on all research & scholarship that includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and/or gender minority (LGBTQ+/SGM) communities.
Staff JEDI Spotlight Awards. This effort seeks to highlight and celebrate staff members who have demonstrated exemplary work and commitment to advancing JEDI at SoM and beyond. Recipients must be nominated by another SoM community member (non-staff members included). Nominations are open and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.