Social Impact and Belonging

• Centennial Scholars/Clinicians Program — The Centennial Scholars/Centennial Clinicians (CS/CC) Program is designed to support departments in hiring and developing diverse faculty from groups who experience health disparities in Wisconsin. Faculty diversity enhances the quality of education, clinical care and research at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. The Centennial Scholars/Centennial Clinicians Program encourages and facilitates the development of a research and educational network of faculty members across SMPH.
• Employee Experience and Belonging Community of Practice — This community of practice is a voluntary, employee-led group committed to fostering shared learning, collaboration and innovation across the School of Medicine and Public Health. It offers a supportive space for employees to explore shared professional interests and drive meaningful improvements in areas such as inclusive leadership, retention and engagement, social impact, belonging, and the overall employee experience.
• UW Department of Pediatrics Residency Program Social Impact and Belonging — Information about social impact and belonging in the Department of Pediatrics Residency Program.
• UW–Madison Multicultural Student Center — The Multicultural Student Center provides support, advocacy, and co-curricular experiences that center, affirm, and celebrate the varied and intersectional experiences of all UW students. Their spaces, programs, and services are designed to cultivate a sense of belonging and community while strengthening all students’ capacity to learn, lead and thrive. The MSC is open to all students.
• UW–Madison Gender and Sexuality Campus Center — The Gender and Sexuality Campus Center provides education, outreach, advocacy, and resources for UW-Madison student communities and their allies to improve campus climate and their daily intersectional experiences.
• UW–Madison McBurney Disability Resource Center — The McBurney Disability Resource Center is UW-Madison’s resource for disability-related student accommodations. They work to ensure all students have equitable access to their educational experience, regardless of their disability status. They collaborate with students, faculty, and staff across campus to create a culture of inclusion so that all students can engage, explore, and participate fully in the Wisconsin Idea.

• Digital accessibility guidelines — UW–‍Madison is committed to ensuring our digital campus is accessible and free from barriers for all members of the university community. In this guide, learn about digital accessibility or reach out to the Center for User Experience for more support and resources.
• Employee Disability Resources — The Employee Disability Resources (EDR) office serves as the campuswide hub for information on the disability accommodation process for employees and applicants. They recognize that all UW–Madison applicants and employees with disabilities have a right to ask for a reasonable accommodation, and they advocate for a process to identify if one can be made. If you are experiencing difficulty in the hiring process, while performing duties of your job, or accessing an employment benefit, you can consider requesting an accommodation.
• Social Impact Lens Policy Assessment Toolkit — This toolkit provides guidance and structure to ensure a standardized approach and mitigate unintended consequences when developing new policies and reviewing existing ones.
• NameCoach — Record the proper pronunciation of your name and post it to your online profiles and email signature.
• Tips for Preventing and Responding to Microaggressions Badge Backer — Request a printed, foldable card that fits into your ID badge holder. The card includes key strategies to interrupt microaggressions, discrimination, and bigotry to make it clear that we value and stand behind our learners, staff, and faculty.
• UW Academic Calendar & Religious Observances — Planning events and meetings? Consider religious observances when setting dates. Visit the UW–Madison Academic Calendar webpage for a list of religious observances as well as instruction on how to add the Academic Calendar & Religious Observances Outlook Calendar to your own Outlook email and calendar account.
• UW Health Language Access and Interpreter Services — Providing language services to limited English-proficient and/or deaf/hard-of-hearing patients and families.

Mary Ehlenbach, MD, director of social impact and belonging, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine
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Jenna Contreras, strategic initiatives specialist
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Aaric Guerriero, MA, program manager for social impact and belonging
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