Initiatives
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion at Stanford
President Marc Tessier-Lavigne and Provost Persis Drell launched the university-wide Presidential Initiative IDEAL--Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access in a Learning Environment--in May of 2018. Under IDEAL, design teams from across the university have developed plans related to faculty, staff, and student engagement, education and recruitment. Visit the IDEAL website for the latest news and information. Below, you will find stories about the IDEAL Initiative as well as information on many other initiatives undertaken at Stanford to advance diversity and inclusion in their many dimensions.
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Learning to address anti-Black racism in the clinic
Studies have shown that, on average, when physicians encounter Black patients, they speak faster, dominate the conversation and have shorter visits. These communication...
March 07, 2022
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Stanford celebrates Black History Month
Events throughout the month of February honor the contributions of Black students, faculty and staff to Stanford’s scholarship and community.
January 31, 2022
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New space opens for students with disabilities
Program Coordinator Brittany Tewari hopes to foster a sense of community among students with a wide range of disabilities.
January 31, 2022
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Applying science to the question of how best to support working adults without college degrees
A new report, co-authored by Stanford scholars, advises National Science Foundation on building an applied science to support “working learners.”
January 19, 2022
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Stanford launches Gender Data Enablement Project - Stanford Report
Patrick H. Dunkley, vice provost for institutional equity, access and community, announces the launch of the Gender Data Enablement Project, which aims to improve how...
January 19, 2022