Download - MRC at a Glance: 2014-2015 Annual Report
The MRC at a Glance 2014 -2015 Annual Report
Multicultural Resource Center
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Welcome.
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Throughout the year national and global events
have shaped the discourse on culture, identity, social
justice, and health. The Multicultural Resource Center
(MRC) recognizes the often dynamic and challenging
experience of navigating the intersectionality of multiple
identities –whether rooted in: age, visible and invisible
disability, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic status,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression,
indigenous heritage, national origin, gender, or
professional identity (adapted from Pamela Hays’
“ADDRESSING” Framework, 1996). Aligned with the
Office of Diversity and Outreach, under the leadership
of Vice Chancellor Dr. Renée Navarro, we are
committed to shaping a physical and intellectual
environment that honors the experiences of all
members of our UCSF family.
I joined UCSF and the MRC in August of 2014, seeking
an opportunity to leverage my passions for social
justice and advocacy to positively impact students.
Over the year it is has been truly amazing to witness
ideas come to life in the form of initiatives and events
that touched over 1400 campus members. This year I
have had the pleasure of getting to know, getting lost,
and finding my way to and from UCSF. Most
importantly, I discovered first-hand the ingredients that make the MRC so very special.
This recipe begins with our student learners.
The MRC is without a doubt a “Student-Centric”
campus service. We strive to create an environment
where students from all backgrounds and experiences
can come together, feel valued, and have their dreams
in the health sciences nurtured. On the day-to-day, the
MRC is a place where students connect with each
other, have a meal, or stop by to consult with Tina
Novero (Assistant Director to MRC and LGBT Resource
Centers). It is important to know that we see ourselves
beyond the physical space we hold on Parnassus
Avenue. Through programs, outreach, and social media our impact soars beyond the confines of MU 123.
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Next we add in our campus partners, ensuring our
maximum impact.
Collaboration is at the core of our programming
efforts. This year we joined forces with over 15
departments and campus organizations, co-sponsoring events to maximize our impact and reach across UCSF.
Together with our students and campus partners, the
MRC curates programs centered on
cultural/heritage celebrations, diversity dialogues, and
professional development for underrepresented populations.
Bound together by our shared values in diversity,
inclusion, and equity the end result of this confection is
Community –A community that has the unique ability
to transform perspectives of health science through a social justice lens.
The MRC: At a Glance”, highlights just some of the most
memorable campus moments of the past academic year.
Taking the moment to reflect also sheds light on areas for
continued growth. In addition to our annual events, we will
focus on furthering our commitment to social justice by
hosting recurrent diversity dialogue conversations. We are
committed to identifying viable diversity actions for our
learners, faculty, and staff to actively engage with. In all
that we do, it is our desire to carry out our mission in the
spirit of service. Be sure to follow us on social media and
join our efforts in creating a more equitable UCSF community.
With Gratitude,
LaMisha Hill, PhD Director Multicultural Resource Center
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B.E.S.T Goals
The MRC is committed to reaching our best to 1)Build 2)Educate 3)Support Success 4)Transform
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Build. Build a collective sense of belonging.
UCSF MLK Day Celebration
On January 15, 2015 the MRC along with
the Committee on Minority Organizations
(COMO) and the Student National Medical
Association (SNMA) organized a wonderful
lunchtime reception featuring a keynote
address from San Francisco District 10
Supervisor Malia Cohen. Supervisor
Cohen engaged the audience in a
discussion about a few of the community
revitalization initiatives she is leading in her
district that includes Bayview, Potrero Hill,
Dogpatch, and Visiation Valley.
Specifically, she talked about the exciting
new hands-on STEM focused Willie Brown
Jr. Middle School that she is
spearheading. Her inspirational message
conveyed the need for UCSF
underrepresented professionals in health
sciences to be actively involved in underserved San Francisco communities.
Changing Tides: APIA Heritage (May)
Tides hold a great deal of meaning for
many Asian Pacific Islander Americans
(APIA), as they convey both the physical
and metaphorical ways in which many of
our communities have come to make their
way in America. Yet, more often than not,
we find APA experiences, struggles, and
stories swept under the tides of prevailing
stereotypes and misconceptions,
particularly when it comes to the health
needs, barriers, and risks. APIA Heritage
Month events were designed to push
back against biases and stereotypes and
offer a platform for APA communities to
speak out about critical health issues.
Special thanks goes out to the Asian
Pacific American Medical Student
Association (APAMSA) and the LGBT
Resource Center for co-organizing the month of events.
Dreamers to Doctors
In the fall of 2014, UCSF School of
Medicine accepted its first undocumented
medical student; however, there are other
students, before and after this event, who
pursued their aspirations in the health
sciences at UCSF despite their
documentation status. The Dreamers to
Doctors Screening and Panel Discussion
(A collaboration with SAA, FG2C, and
Financial Aid) was an opportunity to
highlight the journey of undocumented
students in the health professions and
raise awareness to admissions and
financial aid issues concerning this
population. The Dreamers to Doctors
event sparked an ongoing conversation
that has grown to the identification of best
practices to welcome and nurture current
and future UCSF Undocumented Students.
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The culmination of this research is chronicled in his book Whistling Vivaldi, where Dr. Steele writes, “Everyone is capable of bias.
We simply are not, and cannot be all knowing and completely objective. Our understandings and views of the World are partial, and reflect the circumstances of our particular lives.”
Educate.
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Stereotype Threat is defined as a situational predicament in which people are or feel themselves to be at risk of confirming
negative stereotypes about their social group (Steele & Aronson, 1995). As our keynote speaker for the year, Dr. Steele
reflected on his journey in higher education and the impetus for his research question –a desire to understand why students
of color were underperforming against their majority-culture counter-parts in college settings. During the hour, Dr. Steele
explored the intersection of identity, stereotype threat, higher education, and current events such as police brutality among
African American men.
UCSF Welcomes Claude Steele, PhD Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost UC Berkeley
Educate the campus on multiculturalism and provide tools for diversity actions.
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UC Diversity Pipeline Initiative (UCDPI)
This year marked another successful UCDPI conference. In its 8th year of existence, the
system-wide conference welcomed 59 students and 18 faculty women of color in health
sciences. The conference featured amazing speakers from within our UC community in
addition to powerhouse keynotes. Attendees were welcomed with a kickoff address from
UC President Napolitano, followed by a keynote from Dr. Kathleen Kennedy, Xavier
University Dean of Pharmacy on Saturday evening, and Dr. Sandra Hernandez,
President of CA HealthCare Foundation as the closing conference keynote.
Underrepresented in Health Sciences Dinner (UIHS)
On May 13th, the MRC hosted a community building dinner in collaboration with the
Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved (PRIME) and First Generation
College Support Services. The UIHS dinner event included a mini presentation entitled
“Racism and Your Health” from James Lyda, PhD, from Student Health and Counseling.
This presentation discussed the impact of racism on student success and the importance
of creating community on campus. During the interactive segment of the night attendees
were able to provide recommendations for 2015-2016 community building initiatives.
Support. Support the development and success of a diverse pipeline of learners.
Imposter Syndrome & How to Overcome It
Part of The Success Series, this workshop was co-presented by Student Health &
Counseling and the MRC. Over 50 students learned about factors that contribute to
Imposter Syndrome, a process of minimizing or dismissing one’s accomplishments or
expertize. In addition to normalizing this phenomenon, presenters also provided
practical tools empower students.
Testimonials
“It was fantastic to sit in an audience with a female leader who is managing an entire health system...AND a family life. Bringing in leaders of this caliber helps remind us that we can have it all!”
-UCDPI Participant
“Dr. Steele was an engaging and extremely interesting presenter. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to attend.”
-“UCSF Welcomes Dr. Claude Steele” Attendee
“I moved here from across the country where immigration issues aren’t as readily discussed, and I thought having students talk about their experiences was straight up mind blowing. The mini documentary left something to be desired…”
-“Dreamers to Doctors” Antendee
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Transform. Transform our perspective of health science through a social justice lens.
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In the same spirit of the Selma to Montgomery Marches in 1965, the UCSF White Coats for Black Lives student organization wanted to make a statement against institutionalized oppression via a peaceful protest. WC4BL organized one of the largest medical student demonstration in history on December 10, 2014, International Human Rights Day. Over 80 medical schools with over 2,000 students across the country marched out of class to participate in the “die-in” demonstration affirming that Black Lives Matter.
Since then the WC4BL organization has motivated the leadership at UCSF to increase attention to resolving issues of equity and inclusion at UCSF. Specifically, WC4BL continues to engage the UCSF campus in community dialogues on why race matters in healthcare and how to improve the campus climate for underrepresented students, faculty, and staff. Racism and social injustice are challenging issues for diverse communities to tackle together. The UCSF WC4BL student organization, comprised of underrepresented minority students, had the courage to face this challenge head-on and facilitated eye-opening dialogues with UCSF faculty and administration.
The group also participated in a photo voice project called “Race Matters in Healthcare,” which asks UCSF community members to write their personal reflection that answers the question “What does equity in healthcare mean to you?” Their powerful portraits and statements raise awareness of health disparities and elevate the standard of excellence in healthcare by including social justice. The exhibit launch will occur in the Fall of 2015. On Aug. 6, 2015 the group received the San Francisco Human Rights Commission Hero Award for their courageous advocacy, leadership, and activism.
Tina Novero, MPA Assistant Director Multicultural Resource Center
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Initiative Date Type Partners Number of Attendees
College Track 10/2014 -
05/2015 Mentorship Dr. Theordore 5
MRC Open House 10/24/2014 Community Building 50
Pre-Health Dreamers Panel & Screening
11/05/2014 Diversity Dialogue Office of Student Life
150
White Coats for Black Lives Die-in Support
12/10/2014 Student RCO Support WC4BL 240
MLK Day Celebration 01/15/2015 Community Building COMO 80
Black History Month: SNMA "Open Mic" Event
02/05/2015 Student RCO Support SNMA 40
Black History Month: Film- Valentine Road
02/11/2015 Diversity Dialogue LGBT Resource Center
20
Black History Month: AIDS in Black America
02/12/2015 Diversity Dialogue CAPS, LGBT Resource Center
15
Imposter Syndrome Workshop
02/23/2015 Professional Development Student Health 50
Unconscious Bias Lunch & Learn
02/26/2015 Diversity Dialogue ODO, Dr. Salazar 50
Napa Valley & Yuba City College Tour
04/03,04/09 2015
Pipeline Outrearch SOD, SOP students
80
UC Diversity Pipeline Initiative
04/06-04/08 2015
Mentorship/ Student Success UCOP, UCLA 100
Race Talks 05/03, 06/16 2015
Diversity Dialogue/Student RCO Support
SNMA, WC4BL 100
Claude Steele Keynote 5/13/2015 Diversity Dialogue ODO 200
Underrepresented in Health Sciences Dinner
5/13/2015 Community Building PRIME/FG2C 80
Asian Pacfic American Heritage: Banteay Srei
05/18/2015 Student RCO Support APAMSA 50
Asian Pacfic American Heritage:LGBT Panel
05/26/2015 Diversity Dialogue/ Community Building
APAMSA, LGBT Resource Center
25
Asian Pacfic American Heritage Night
05/28/2015 Community Building APAMSA 70
Race Matters Photovoice shoots
Spring Qrt Diveristy Dialogue/ Community Building
WC4BL 70
Totals 16 partners 1,475 attendees
Initiatives.
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Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
Asian Pacific American Systemwide Alliance
Black Student Health Alliance
Campus Life Services
Center for Aids Prevention Studies
Council of Minority Organizations (COMO)
David Hand Photography
EVCP Dr. Claude Steele
(UC Berkeley)
First Generation Support Services
LGBT Resource Center
Latino Medical Student
Association
Marta Cunningham (Off the Wall Productions)
Native American Health
Alliance
Office of Diversity and Outreach
Office of Student Life
Pre-Health Dreamers
Program in Medical Education for the Urban Underserved
(PRIME)
Student National Medical Association
Underrepresented in Medicine Student Group
Student Academic Affairs
Student Health and Counseling
Supervisor Malia Cohen (SF District 10)
UC Diversity Pipeline Initiative Committee
UC Office of the President
UCSF White Coats for Black Lives
USF Interns Angela Hopkins & Simone Medley
MRC Collaborators/Thank Yous
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