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UBC school of social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation of case studies 7 which was addressed through the implementation of affirmative action policies. Attention to infusing more equity into curriculum and to faculty recruitment began in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s. Dalhousie’s School of Social Work now includes persons with (dis)Abilities and persons who identify as being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Two Spirited, Queer, or Intersex (LGBTTQI) as designated equity-seeking groups, and continues to be committed to addressing equity and diversity issues. Dalhousie University has an office of Human Rights, Equity and Harassment Prevention (HREHP), which started in 1989. This office was originally called the Employment Equity Office, and changed its name in 2004/2005. The office of HREHP has university equity policies in place and also offers various equity-related workshops on campus for students, faculty, staff, and management. The School of Social Work at Dalhousie University has worked in collaboration with the office of HREHP (further discussed in the section on Processes and Practices: Working Strategies). However, much of the School of Social Work’s equity and diversity initiatives have developed from within the School and not through broader University initiatives. Description of Educational Equity Initiatives Changes in addressing equity issues at Dalhousie University, School of Social Work have largely been due to the commitment of faculty and students. As mentioned in the previous section, it was through the initiatives of several dedicated faculty members and the Director at that time, that equity issues emerged to the forefront of the School. A task force, called the Internal Minorities Task Force, was formed in 1973 to address equity at the School of Social Work. This evolved into a standing committee in 1983, which at
UBC school of social work equity and diversity strategic plan: A compilation of case studies 8 that time was called the Committee on Racial and Ethnic Affairs. It is now (2012) called the Diversity and Equity Committee. In 1989, Dalhousie’s School of Social Work lobbied to the university to make affirmative action a target recruitment strategy. Through their affirmative action policy, in 1990, Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, an African-Nova Scotian, was hired as the Director of the School of Social Work. Since then, the School has continued to increase diversity and equity through their leadership and commitment, affirmative action policies, student support, and curriculum development. Conceptual Framework Dalhousie University, School of Social Work’s website (2011) states, “Dalhousie’s social work programs embrace a critical and anti-oppressive approach to social work practice that includes an emphasis on social policy, professional values, theoretical perspectives, and practice methods” (Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Professions, School of Social Work, 2011). The lens through which the School operates is one of social justice. According to Dr. Wanda Thomas Bernard, “Social justice underpins everything we do”. This includes equity policies and practice, through student admission, student support, faculty recruitment, pedagogy, curriculum, and organizational climate. It is through this commitment to social justice that Dalhousie’s School of Social Work has created and implemented exemplary strategies to reduce the disjuncture between policy and practice that is often found when addressing equity and diversity issues.
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