DEIB Monthly Article
Fostering Belonging as a Clinical Competency: Neighborism and Professional Identity Formation in Clinical Education
Author’s Note: For purposes of this article, neighborism is offered as a conceptual framework through which to view clinical education, professional identity formation, and relationship-centered practice. Drawing upon principles found in the scholarly literature on neighborliness, neighborism is proposed as a lens for understanding how concepts such as human dignity, belonging, mutual responsibility, cultural humility,…
Read MoreSupporting LGBTQ+ Students in CSD: Small Actions, Meaningful Impact
As faculty members, we often talk about creating inclusive learning environments. Yet in today’s educational and political climate, supporting LGBTQ+ students requires more than broad statements about inclusion. It requires intentional action. Across the United States, LGBTQ+ students continue to face unique challenges that can affect their academic success, mental health, sense of belonging, and…
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