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The DEI committee ensures the 女校友 Board pursues programming that is inclusive and representative of our alumnae community as a whole. The committee is co-chaired by Karen Pantzer Gelder ’93 and Jessica Taylor Allen-Arney ’05, who work closely with Assistant Head of School for Diversity and Equity Johara Sealy. The goals of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity committee are to:
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Create a deeper sense of belonging for alumnae within the alumnae and school community
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Rebuild trust among alumnae of color and other marginalized groups
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Create opportunities for alumnae of color to gather
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Educate all alumnae about the school’s DEI 项目 and initiatives for students and alumnae
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Increase diversity among alumnae volunteer leadership positions including the 女校友 Board
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Serve as a sounding board/clearing house for alumnae feedback and ideas
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培训
All alumnae volunteer leaders participate in training workshops to look at all aspects of the alumnae program with an eye on 公平与包容.
编程
All alumnae events and 项目 are being planned to be as inclusive and equitable as possible, 包括内容, time, 位置, 和参与者. Events are held with the goals of educating alumnae on school-related DEI 项目, connecting alumnae of color and other marginalized groups with each other, and creating opportunities for all alumnae to have opportunities to discuss issues of diversity, 公平与包容.
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We recognize and acknowledge the hurt that members of our community have experienced. As part of the process of building and re-building relationships with Nightingale, we are holding a series of Restorative Circles for alumnae. Our purpose in the circle is to hold space for participants to build community and engage in authentic dialogue in ways we honor our mission to educate minds and hearts through meaningful relationships as we advance 股本 for the betterment of all.
女校友 & STUDENTS OF COLOR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
现在是第三个学年, this program builds meaningful relationships between 上学校 students and alumnae who have navigated life within and beyond the blue doors. Mentors and mentees meet as a group once per semester and have regular one on one touch points throughout the year. If you are interested in learning more about this program, please contact Emily Bronstein at ebronstein@ouachitatigers.com.
ERIKA HAGEMAN ROBINSON MAJESTY FUND
The Erika Hageman Robinson Majesty Fund is dedicated to supporting and strengthening the school's diversity, 股本, 以及包容性倡议. 这个关键的基金, created thanks to alumnae engagement, is named in honor of Erika Hageman Robinson ’75, the first Black student to have enrolled at Nightingale in 1965. The Erika Hageman Robinson Majesty Fund—which has been merged with The Majesty Fund established in 1997 by Kim Green ’83 to expand our impact—will help to ensure that all students and community members are respected, 有价值的, and feel empowered to thrive at Nightingale. As part of the annual Nightingale Fund, this combined fund will provide supplemental funding for DEI initiatives with the goal of building upon Nightingale’s ongoing commitment to cultivating an inclusive schoolhouse culture and learning environment.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT DEI AT NIGHTINGALE
多样性、公平和包容 are at the core of our purpose and work at Nightingale. Learn more about our ongoing commitment to cultivating an inclusive community where all students, 教师, 工作人员, and alumnae are respected and empowered.