Students from Urban Native Education Alliance ClearSky Program visit the School of Public Health on July 14 2023 to learn more about public health and SPH academic programs with 7 Directions Public Health Institute Director Dr Myra Parker (HSPop) and Dr. Victoria Gardner (Office of the Dean). Also shown Steven Nez, EDI Team GSA. Photo credit: Tee Benally MPH 2023 (Dine/White Mountain Apache)
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The work of equity, diversity and inclusion is the work of Public Health. We are committed to a future that is free of health inequities, that promotes the highest level of wellness for the communities we serve, and a diverse and inclusive public health workforce that embodies humility, respect, leadership and service on behalf of, and with, the diverse communities we are privileged to serve.
2023-2024 Academic Resource Guide (pdf)
Race and Equity
Inclusion sites
- SPH Diversity Resources
- Classroom Climate Paragraph
- Required EDI Statements
- Student Academic Services Canvas
- EDI Glossary
Universal Anti-Racism Training (UART) is a two-part series (1A&1B) designed to help staff and faculty at the School of Public Health to improve their knowledge of race and racism and learn skills that promote anti-racism in our field.
2020-2022 Training Outcomes
PROPOSAL (SPRING 2020)
YEAR ONE (2020-2021)
- Year 1 (2020-2021) UART Training and Evaluation Full Report
- Year 1 UART Training & Survey Highlights
YEAR TWO (2021-2022)
The University of Washington School of Public Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee (SPHEDIC) is a school-wide governing body that works to foster a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, engaging, supportive, and intellectually stimulating learning environment for all at the school.
The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) is an enrichment program designed to strengthen the academic proficiency and career development of underrepresented students and prepares them for a successful matriculation into health profession schools.