DEI Calendar of Events

Search Committee Training: Diversity and Inclusion

Search committees are a crucial part of our hiring process at the University of Mississippi. As we continue our commitment to diversity and inclusion, it is important to ensure that our process is fair and equitable. These workshops will focus on how to diversify applicant pools, eliminate biases and potential discrimination in the evaluation of qualifications and identify missteps in the sorting and selection of potential candidates.

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Training and Development on Demand

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Developing Ethnically Diverse Students to Become Leaders in Mississippi

The University of Mississippi Master of Science in Athletic Training and UM Athletic Training Club present this Speaker Series featuring:

• February 16, 2022: Josh Chatman, MS ATC, Head Football Athletic Trainer for Florida State University presenting “Leadership in Athletic Training and Healthcare.” (Zoom link: https://olemiss.zoom.us/j/98296264918)
• Garland Annex 202, March 30, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.: Panel Discussion about “Creating Ethnic Diversity in AthleticTraining” with Moderator, Dr. Norris “EJ” Edney, Ed.D, Director of the UM Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
• Garland Annex 202, April 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.: Matthew Frakes, Ph.D., R.D., CSCS, Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Nutrition, Louisiana State University presenting “Investing in Ethnically Diverse Communities through Healthcare and Athletics”

This speaker series will be a 3 part event addressing diversity, equity and inclusion in Athletic Training, Healthcare and Leadership. We will discuss key components of leadership, understanding diversity and advocating for change in your community and state. This event series has been made possible by the generous grant support of the National Athletic Trainers Association Ethnic Diversity Advisory Committee.

6th Annual UM Social Work Diversity Conference