IDEAs in Action

The College of Allied Health and Nursing is proud to recognize the work our students, faculty, and staff accomplish to elevate Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility. Here are a few examples of IDEAS in Action:

Culturally Responsive Communication series

Two people presenting in front of a screen that says Culturally Responsive Communication Series Kari Sween, American Sign Language (ASL) assistant professor and Joel Sween, ASL adjunct professor, with the Department of Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services, joined around 100 students, faculty, staff, and community members for a conversation about the deaf and hard of hearing community. Topics included creating an inclusive classroom for those who are deaf or hard of hearing and serving clients who are deaf or hard of hearing. The full conversation is available here.

Equity Engagement Space opens

Purple sign that says "CSB 316 Equity Engagement Space" on the window outside of the entrance To serve as a place for people of color, LGBTQIA+, and historically excluded groups and co-conspirators, the College of Allied Health and Nursing has opened the Equity Engagement Space. The Space was intentionally designed to create a place where unapologetic, healing, and transformative conversations can take place.

Adapted Floor Hockey Exhibition at Hockey Day Minnesota

Professor Sue Tarr with PE-DAPE students posing at the 2022 Adapted Floor Hockey event in Myers Field House as part of Hockey Day Minnesota An adapted floor hockey game contributed to the Hockey Day MN festivities, showcasing players from West High School, East High School, Minnesota State Mankato, and the community. Hockey in Minnesota is for all student-athletes, even those with disabilities. Dr. Sue Tarr and the Developmental Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) program work to prepare future educators to ensure physical literacy in K-12 students with or without disabilities. "Hockey is for everyone." - Dr. Sue Tarr

Photo: Professor Sue Tarr with PE-DAPE students at the Adapted Floor Hockey event.

Equity and Inclusion Task Force

During the 2021 Academic Year, an Equity and Inclusion task force was created to bring students, faculty, and staff into the discussion about how what the College can do to make a meaningful impact on diversity, equity and inclusion. The task force reported on - and began implementing - action items specific to the mission statement and policy action plans, professional and curriculum development, reducing achievement gaps in courses, and community outreach.

Please self-nominate or nominate a student, faculty, or staff member to be recognized for work focused on Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and/or Accessibility in allied health using this form.

IDEAs in Action Nomination Form