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PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION TO THE UTHSC SPEAKERS BUREAU. PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY. What is the UTHSC Speakers Bureau? Background Program will enable institutional experts to educate and connect with local community

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PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

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  1. INTRODUCTION TO THE UTHSC SPEAKERS BUREAU PRESENTED BY: OFFICE OF EQUITY AND DIVERSITY

  2. What is the UTHSC Speakers Bureau? • Background • Program will enable institutional experts to educate and connect with local community • Similar programs offered at other institutions (e.g., Rutgers, Princeton, Purdue) • OED began developing UTHSC Speakers Bureau program in March 2018 • Specifically designed to facilitate direct interactions and independent execution by participants • Objectives • Facilitate opportunities for Public Service, furthering UTHSC Mission • Mutually benefits faculty, who may record participation in promotion and tenure materials • Advance strategic and cross-cutting priorities of UTHSC Strategic Plan and Map • Offer special initiatives to promote health within the community • Engage UTHSC community to foster and sustain diverse and inclusive culture • Supports OED’s continuing commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion on campus

  3. Putting the Public Service Prong into Action • Initial Phase • Faculty and staff who wish to participate will register online • Topics and speaker profiles will be compiled in a public-facing database • External Launch • OED will direct market program to local organizations and civic groups • Website and database will go live, allowing groups to search topics and select speakers • Administration • Speaker profiles contain contact details, facilitating direct communication with organization • Speaker and group representatives will coordinate topical coverage and logistical details • OED serves as secondary contact, ensuring effective administration of program

  4. How Can I Become Involved? • Register to Become a Speaker • Visit uthsc.edu/oed/speakers-bureau, click on “Become a Speaker” link • Complete the on-line registration form • Your responses will be used to create your Speaker Profile • Encourage Colleagues to Participate • Help OED Spread the Word to the Local Community

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