Greetings, everyone!
As we make our way toward the winter break (and some of us have already started), I wanted to share my gratitude for being a part of the IHP community. It has been a challenging semester, but we made it through. I have had deep and meaningful conversations with many of you and am thankful for the opportunities to learn more about you and from you.
Please note that there are several programs going on next week in the JEDI Office. We have processing sessions for Jewish and Israeli identifying faculty, staff, and students (12/18 1-2pm) as well as Palestinian and Muslim identifying faculty, staff, and students (12/18 11am-12pm). Please feel free to attend one or both of the sessions that apply to you. The Zoom links can be found on our D2L page as well as the "Resources Available Difficult Times" IHP email from Denis Stratford and me on 12/7. You can also email mwallace1@mghihp.edu for the the Zoom links. We will have additional processing sessions in the new year, including planning for a session open to all.
On Tuesday, 12/19 3:30-4:30pm, we will be hosting our first JEDI Tea Time in Shouse 259. We have added this as an informal opportunity to connect with our office. Please stop by if you're on campus to connect and meet with others over tea!
Connection and community have been a theme in the conversations I have had with many of you this semester. As we look forward to 2024, we will build in more opportunities to be in community with each other. In early 2024, we will have an outing to the Museum of Science Murgar Omni Theater to watch and discuss The Heart of New England. Please also save the date for our E. Lorraine Baugh Visiting Faculty Lecture on February 26th 12-1:15pm.
We hope you have a restful break. We look forward to seeing you in 2024. As always, we try to get a sense of community needs from you, so please continue to reach out to our office in the new year and connect with us.
In community,
Kimberly A. Truong, PhD
Chief Equity Officer
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- Upcoming IHP JEDI Events
- JEDI Office and IHP JEDI Updates
- Call for Content
- Continued JEDI Learning
- Resource Sharing
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Processing Sessions
These processing sessions were scheduled based on community needs and requests. Additional identity-based processing spaces will be scheduled in the new year as well as a session for all who would like to process together. As always, EAP/SAP are available for 1:1 meetings with students, faculty, and staff.
December 18: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Processing Session - Palestinian and Muslim Community Affinity Space (IHP faculty/staff/students)
Yusef Daulatzai, PsyD
Kimberly Truong, PhD, Chief Equity Officer
Zoom link: email mwallace1@mghihp.edu for zoom access
December 18: 1 - 2 p.m.
Processing Session - Israeli and Jewish Community Affinity Space (IHP faculty/staff/students)
Jen Wofford, MSW, LICSW
Kimberly Truong, PhD, Chief Equity Officer
Zoom link: email mwallace1@mghihp.edu for zoom access
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End of Semester Tea Time
Join the JEDI team for some Boba, donuts, and community-building
When: 3:30-4:30 pm on December 19th
Ware: Shouce 259
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Save the Date and Submit Your Poems/Artwork for MLK Celebration
Join the Mass General Brigham Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Thursday, Jan. 18 from noon to-1:30 p.m.at Assembly Row (lunch will be provided) and via livestream.
Request for poetry and artwork: We want to engage with and hear from you — your voice is important. Poetry and artwork submissions from employees will be featured and/or displayed during the event. To commemorate the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service, the theme for submissions is “In service of…”
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Join John Hopkins University School of Medicine for an inspiring weekend of dialogue and collaboration among health professionals and industry experts. The Conference is co-hosted by the American Muslim Health Professionals, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and the American Muslim Medical Student Association.
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JEDI Office and IHP JEDI Updates |
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Power, Privilege and Positionality (PPP) Orientation:
Our last PPP iteration on the theme of Health at the Intersection of Race, Gender and Sexuality is now underway with participants working through their asynchronous materials between now and January. We look forward to a wonderful culminating panel in January with Nick Teich, Virginia Hedrick, and moderated by Laura Wolford. A new PPP theme will be launched in Summer 2024.
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JEDI Council Meeting Summaries
During the December JEDI Council meeting, Lauren Finn gave an update on her attendance at the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) access and affordability summit where they discussed the importance of outreach and partnerships to increase diversity of students. We also talked about pathways programs.
Kimberly Truong gave an update on her experience serving as a panelist on the AICUM convening on mental health where she shared research about the racialized experiences of students as well as employees. It was the first time many of these higher education mental health professionals had learned about this research.
We had an open discussion about community: "Through a JEDI lens, students, faculty, and staff have shared their feelings of isolation, both past and present. The IHP used to be a fully in-person community. The pandemic happened and our schedules shifted to virtual and hybrid. We have also added online programs. Some members of our community have only experienced a virtual environment as they were hired during the pandemic and are experiencing the IHP in the hybrid format. With the variety of touchpoints for the IHP community, virtual, hybrid, and in-person, how do we develop connectedness and support?"
The 2023-2024 JEDI Council meetings schedule is listed below:
- September 19 (2023) (summarized in September/October JEDI Newsletter)
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October 16 (2023) (summarized in September/October JEDI Newsletter)
- December 4 (2023) (summarized above)
- January 8 (2024) 12:00-1:30pm EST
- February 12 (2024) 12:00-1:30pm EST
- April 8 (2024) 12:00-1:30pm EST
- May 6 (2024) 12:00-1:30pm EST
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BIPOC Meet And Greet
The BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) meet and greet is a space that intends to create relationships between BIPOC -identifying IHP students, staff, faculty and alumni, through dialogue, social events, programming and more. This space initially started under Shauna Worrell-Waldron in the School of Nursing, was carried on by Jammy Torres-Millet from the JEDI Office, and is now being co-hosted with the JEDI Office and different co-facilitators. The BIPOC meet and greet launched an informal mentorship initiative this month as well. Please keep an eye out for information about our January gathering.
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JEDI-Related Spaces at the IHP and Beyond
There are several spaces at the IHP that are open to IHP community members. Please reach out to dei@mghihp.edu if you are interested in getting connected to these groups, added to the email listserv, and/or meeting invites.
- Faculty of Color Group
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group
- Black Faculty and Staff Employee Resource Group
- JEDI Curriculum and Pedagogy Community of Practice
The JEDI Office is happy to support the development of additional employee resource groups aligned with our institutional mission and values. We are also happy to connect IHP community members with ERGs at MGH and MGB, you can find more information about those linked here or can reach out to us to facilitate this.
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Student Organization Spotlight: KinsIHP
KinsIHP offers a safe space for the LGBTQIA+
community and allies at the institute.
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The goal of the KinsHIP is to have open discussions
and make connections with one another. The club
offers social events and educational series to
increase awareness of health and other topics
related to the community.
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The JEDI Office Has Moved!
Please note that the JEDI Office has moved to Shouse (Building 36)! If you are getting off of the elevator, take a right and go toward and past the reflection room. We are located in the hallway to the right of the reflection room and left of the Alex Johnson Conference Room. Our offices are 224 and 225 in Shouse.
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The JEDI Office Will be Closed |
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JEDI office will be closed for the holidays from 12/22/23-01/02/24. We look forward to connecting in the new year! |
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Do you have updates and resources to share with us?
Have an event, update, or project that you would like to share with us and others through the JEDI Newsletter? We have a new form for that! Fill out the form linked here.
We would love to celebrate with you and share information about resources with the IHP community!
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Ongoing JEDI Office Resources
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JEDI Office D2L page - Keep informed about various JEDI Office and other IHP JEDI-related events and initiatives (e.g., Black Employee Resource Group, JEDI Fellows projects, etc.) on the D2L page. We update our D2L page regularly with information and resources.
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JEDI Curated Padlets - These padlets are intended as a collection of JEDI Office curated resources for your own ongoing JEDI learning, you will find different 101 videos, resources on teaching and learning, self-care and action and more. No matter where you are in your journey, I'm sure you will find something useful for your next steps. While these resources are geared towards students, faculty or staff they are open to everyone.
- Student padlet (linked)
- Faculty padlet (linked)
- Staff padlet (linked)
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JEDI Office Instagram: @ihpjedi (linked)
JEDI Curated Affirmative Action Padlet:
The JEDI office has created a Padlet (linked here) which is a completion resource for those looking for a place to start in building avenues for additional learning related to Affirmative Action and this decision.
JEDI Curated LGBTQIA+ Padlet
The JEDI curated Padlet was launched in June 2023 in honor of our 2023-2024 PPP theme of "Health at the Intersection of Race, Gender and Sexuality" and Pride month. This padlet includes foundational learning, information about advocacy and allyship and well as information about current legislation. Feel free to check it out and revisit as it will be updated throughout the year. You can find the Padlet on the IHP JEDI Community D2L page, under “JEDI Office Curated Padlets, Book Lists and Links” section.
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Additional Learning Resources Regarding the War in Israel/Palestine
If you are looking to find additional resources to assist in deepening your knowledge for the context relating to the Israel/Palestine conflicts; we have provided some linked below to get you started.
Feel free to reach out to us if there are particular things you would like to learning resources about and/or if you have educational resources you would like to share with us
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HealthStream: MGB Ending Racism: Everyone's Responsibility Phase 2
Members of the IHP along with other MGB entities participated in focus groups that led to the development of this training. This training is required of some MGB affiliates, but for those for whom it is optional, you can log into HealthStream and add it as a course. Simply click on "Catalog," and conduct a keyword search for "racism." This link will take you to the HealthStream website where you can search the catalog.
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Backpack of Resources:
We want to amplify an invaluable treasure trove curated by M Mayer! Dive into an informal yet comprehensive resource with wellness tips, financial literacy insights, must-follow IHP accounts, and a wealth of other enriching information. It's your go-to hub for holistic empowerment and knowledge. Access Backpack of Resources (padlet.com) linked
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Coping with Difficult Events in the Middle East
EAP has compiled some resources to assist in navigating and coping with the events happening in the Middle East, you can find those resources linked here as well as how to get in touch with EAP for individual support.
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Administrative Career Ladder
- Department/Program Coordinator (must be in role for 18 months to eligible)
- Department/Program Manager (must be in role for 36 months to be eligible)
- Executive Assistant (must be in role for 36 months to be eligible)
Portfolios and manager’s letter of support are due to IHPHR@MGIHP.EDU by December 31, 2024.
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Reminder: Sabbatical Leave Applications Due December 15
Faculty at the rank of associate professor and professor are eligible for sabbatical leave after six years of full-time service. The deadline to submit applications for leave between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, is December 15, 2023.
The Faculty Handbook contains (linked here) has more information about the process and the timeline. For more information, please see a recording of perspectives from a panel of recent sabbatical awardees.
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Reminder: TEAL Fellow Applications Due December 15
The Teaching Excellence Academy for Learning invites faculty to apply to become TEAL fellows. Up to three faculty members per year may be selected as fellows, recognizing their contributions to teaching excellence, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and mentorship. Fellows receive professional development funds for three years and the title of distinguished teaching professor. For full eligibility and application requirements, click here. Applications are due to the Office of the Provost by December 15, 2023.
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MGH IHP Ombuds Program For Students
An Ombudsperson provides students with informal, impartial consultation and assistance addressing various concerns in a voluntary, confidential setting.
The role does not include decision-making or policy-setting for the Institute. An Ombudsperson cannot overrule the decisions or sanctions of IHP judicial boards, appeals committees, or other governing bodies. An Ombudsperson does not offer legal guidance and cannot serve as a student’s advisor during meetings or hearings with Institute faculty or staff.
If you have questions about Ombudspersons and how this unique role can support your experience at the MGH Institute, please contact us.
https://www.mghihp.edu/ihp-experience/health-wellness/ombuds-program-students
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Special Circumstances Form
The Financial Aid Office is available to assist students who may be experiencing unanticipated financial difficulties. The Financial Aid Committee will review each application submitted to determine if a student is eligible for funding. We encourage students who have experienced financial difficulties as a result of unanticipated financial challenges can apply. Please feel free to email Deborah Altsher with any questions: daltsher@mghihp.edu
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Free Headspace Account through MGB EAP
- 1000+ hours of mindfulness and sleep content
- Mini exercises for busy schedules
- Proven to reduce stress in just 10 days
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GreenPath Financial Counseling (free)
MGH IHP is an institutional member of the Harvard University Employees Credit Union. Students, staff, and faculty (whether or not you are a member of HUECU) have access to the GreenPath Financial Wellness Program.
As part of this program, you can take advantage of free one-on-one credit, budget, debt repayment and federal student loan counseling. A caring GreenPath expert will take time to understand your financial situation and develop a personalized plan that works for you.
In addition, GreenPath offers the following self-serve resources:
Free Webinars Register today for a free financial webinar presented by GreenPath education professionals. Or watch a recorded webinar at your convenience.
Financial Education Library These articles may help you get out of debt, stay out of debt, plan for major purchases and make smart financial decisions.
GreenPath Newsletter Pathways, GreenPath’s monthly newsletter, offers personal finance advice, tips and financial news updates.
Greenpath Blog GreenPath bloggers provide timely tips and insight on financial issues that may impact you.
Learning Lab+ GreenPath knows that the key to financial wellness is financial education, and that’s why they have developed Learning Lab+, a free online education portal designed by experts.
HUECU is offering a number of workshops, including ones on home loans, student loan forgiveness, and others. To see a list of upcoming workshops, click here.
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Lyra
Lyra is an AllWays Health Partners-sponsored benefit that connects Mass General Brigham employees and their dependents, who have Mass General Brigham Select or Plus employee health plans, to mental and emotional health care that is effective, convenient and personalized. Using technology, proven treatments and a network of top therapists and coaches, Lyra will match you to the right care for your needs, from short-term therapy and coaching to mental wellness tools.
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