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Act | Respond | Include | Sustain | Empower (ARISE)
ARISE Vision Statement
The ARISE (Act, Respond, Include, Sustain, Empower) Intersectional Coalition aims to use an ntersectional approach to address various needs, challenges, and opportunities to promote a greater sense of engagement and belonging for faculty, staff, and trainees within the Stanford Department of Pediatrics.
Overarching Goals of ARISE
- Provide leadership opportunities for faculty and staff to serve as Action Team Leads .
- Create meaningful opportunities for faculty and staff to engage and contribute to community efforts and culture change across the department as Action Team Members
- Provide a structure for ongoing development, collaboration, and sustainability of initiatives
ARISE 2023
Work from SPAARC (Stanford Pediatrics Advancing Anti-Racism Coalition) 1.0, 2.0 and themes from the DEIJ Listening Sessions shaped the development of six new ARISE Action Teams which were co-led by faculty and staff. The first phase of ARISE took place starting January through June 2023.
- Staff Learning Journey
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Building
- Spaces & Facilities
- Resource Development
- New Employee Onboarding
ARISE 2024
Outcomes from SPAARC, themes from the DEIJ Listening Sessions, and work from the ARISE 2023 Action Teams have shaped the development of four action teams for ARISE 2024, which ran from January through June 2024. The Action Teams include the following:
- DEIJ Table Talks
- Community Building
- Affinity Group Development
- SMADIE Special Projects