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UBC school of social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation of case studies 37 attitude from some students that students from priority groups got admitted due to belonging to one of these groups, without fully acknowledging or understanding the structural barriers they face. This contributes to the creation of stigma and a climate that does not feel safe or inclusive for all students. Another challenge is implementation, as despite the existence of policies, translating them and putting them into practice can be a struggle. Future Directions The next steps for the Educational Equity Initiative involve helping students who have had experiences of facing structural barriers to have more of a voice, and teaching privileged students how to be allies. Additionally, the Faculty of Social Work is still in the process of making changes to the BSW program and is currently doing a program review. The Faculty of Social Work recently had a consultation with the students and faculty members about the BSW program where papers were presented, and the Indigenous Caucus and the Educational Equity Committee both shared their visions and goals for improving the BSW program. A subcommittee has been formed to propose specific changes. Furthermore, there is a focus on changing program values, by trying to include more intersectionality, structural, and antioppressive practice principles in the overarching goals of the program. The Faculty of Social Work also has a PhD program. There are some students who have been very vocal about making changes, in terms of advocating for changes in the curriculum. There have been some struggles; for example, the research course does not reflect Aboriginal worldviews. These students and the Educational Equity Committee are trying to speak out and work with the PhD Curriculum Committee so that there will be some consideration in
UBC school of social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation of case studies 38 strengthening the PhD program. This is in the very early stages of the process. As the Program Restructuring Committee had recently done a review for the PhD program there has been some reluctance to do a review again to make changes. As the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Social Work reaches its 20 th year anniversary of the Equity Initiative this year (2012), there are plans to create a book that discusses what the Faculty and the Educational Equity Committee have done to get to where they are right now, strategies used, and their future hopes and goals.
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