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Faculty and Staff Belonging Committee

COE colleagues talk belonging priority, ways to address ‘belonging uncertainty’

December 13, 2024 Mark McGowan enewsletter

Creating a culture of belonging starts with self-examination. “When we’re thinking about belonging for students,” says Bess Wilson, chair of the Department of Special and Early Education, “I think that we have a natural tendency to lean toward, and empathize with, students

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Creating connection, bridging divides: Book guides burgeoning belonging work

May 14, 2024 Mark McGowan enewsletter

A book club formed in January is part of the College of Education’s sustained work to cultivate a healthy climate of belonging. Director for Equity Eric Junco worked with department chairs Suzanne Degges-White and Bess Wilson to lead their colleagues through a

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