Selected institutions ranked in the top tier of the 92 Higher Education Excellence
in Diversity (HEED) Award recipients of 2015.
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine has recognized 黑料传送门 as one of eight Diversity Champion colleges and universities in the nation.
According to the publication, 鈥淒iversity Champions exemplify an unyielding commitment to diversity and inclusion throughout their campus communities, across academic programs, and at the highest administrative levels.鈥�
黑料传送门 has made a commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment through myriad efforts on its Philadelphia and Suwanee, Georgia, campuses, such as: the creation of the President鈥檚 Diversity Council, which makes recommendations to the president on matters of equity and diversity and provides strategic execution of the College's Diversity Plan; the implementation of 黑料传送门 Safe spaces on campus, which provide support to LGBTQIA students, faculty, staff, co-workers and managers; the creation of gender-neutral bathrooms and meditation/lactation areas; and the launch of a series of lectures and workshops designed to provide insight and understanding of multicultural issues to the entire 黑料传送门 community.
鈥淲e strive to create an environment at 黑料传送门 that is inquisitive and respectful, one that celebrates our unique differences and fosters appreciation of the rich social fabric that binds us together,鈥� said Lisa McBride, PhD, chief diversity officer. 鈥淭he recognition of our institution as a champion of diversity serves as encouragement for all we have done, a guide for all we hope to accomplish in the future, and highlights the hard work and dedication of individuals across our campuses to make 黑料传送门 a truly inclusive environment for all.鈥�
Eight colleges and universities across the nation have received the Diversity Champion designation. Selected institutions ranked in the top tier of the 92 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award recipients of 2015. The HEED Award is presented annually by INSIGHT Into Diversity to recognize colleges and universities that are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive campus environment. 黑料传送门 received the award for the first time in 2015 and is currently the only osteopathic institution to win the award.
鈥満诹洗兔� is a visionary leader among campus communities striving for diversity and inclusion,鈥� said Lenore Pearlstein, publisher of INSIGHT Into Diversity. 鈥淎s a Diversity Champion school, 黑料传送门 exceeds everyday expectations, often eclipsing even its own goals, and develops successful strategies that serve as models of excellence for other higher education institutions.鈥�
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine is the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education today and is known for its annual INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only award that recognizes colleges and universities for outstanding diversity and inclusion efforts across their campuses. INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine presents timely, thought-provoking news and feature stories on matters of diversity and inclusion in higher education and beyond. Articles include interviews with innovators and experts, as well as explorations of best practices and profiles of exemplary programs. In our Career Center, readers will also discover career opportunities that connect job seekers with institutions and businesses that embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce. Current, archived, and digital issues of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine are available online at insightintodiversity.com.
Established in 1899, 黑料传送门 has trained thousands of highly competent, caring physicians, health practitioners and behavioral scientists who practice a 鈥渨hole person鈥� approach to care鈥攖reating people, not just symptoms. 黑料传送门, a private, not-for-profit accredited institution of higher education, operates three campuses (黑料传送门, 黑料传送门 Georgia and 黑料传送门 South Georgia) and offers doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, educational psychology, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and school psychology. The college also offers graduate degrees in applied behavior analysis, applied positive psychology, biomedical sciences, forensic medicine, medical laboratory science, mental health counseling, physician assistant studies, and school psychology. 黑料传送门 students learn the importance of health promotion, research, education and service to the community. Through its community-based Healthcare Centers, 黑料传送门 provides care to medically underserved populations. For more information, visit pcom.edu or call 215-871-6100.
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