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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice (DEIJ) Initiative
Toward a truly equitable and inclusive
International ACAC
International ACAC has pledged to increase transparency in our communications and to review our bylaws, policies, and procedures to continue to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEIJ). This dedicated webpage will include information on current DEIJ Initiative work and related resources. Members will be updated monthly on continued DEIJ actions, via the Monthly Bulletin, Newsletters, and direct messages.
Meet the DEIJ Change Workgroup
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| Name | Institution | Region |
| Matthew Akitani | Senzoku Gakuen High School | East Asia |
| Ikbala Catic | Prva bosnjacka gimnazija | Europe |
| Shilpa Gupta | Oberoi International School, JVLR Campus | South & Central Asia |
| Toni Jones | Hong Kong International School | East Asia |
| Laura Kaub | Abaarso School | Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| Aileen Lee | Affiliated High School of Peking University | East Asia |
| Megan Mankerian-Stem | Creighton University | Canada & U.S. |
| Vincent Manyura | Aga Khan Academy | Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| Kathryn (Kate) McKeen | IELTS USA | Canada & U.S. |
| Rosa Moreno Zutautas | St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School | Canada & U.S. |
| Erick Nunez | The Bay School of San Francisco | Canada & U.S. |
| Laura O'Brien Gatzionis | Educational Advisory Services | Europe |
| Adam Ortiz | UWC Maastricht | Europe |
| Dexter Padayachee | African Leadership Academy | Africa, Sub-Saharan |
| Elisa Raveglia | Bocconi University | Europe |
| Dan Seneker | Bishop's University | Canada & U.S. |
| Jennifer Tassell | International School of Panama |
South & Central America
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| Heather Thompson Cavalli | Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz | Europe |
| Kristoffer Toribio | Orange Coast College | Canada & U.S. |
| Shikha Vij | Step By Step School | South & Central Asia |
| Ankur Vohra | O.P. Jindal Global University | South & Central Asia |
Ongoing DEIJ Initiative Work
November 2020
- Focus Groups
- Member Survey (please see the email sent to members on November 11 for survey link)
- Individual Interviews
October 2020
- October 27 Membership Meeting
- DEIJ dedicated website launched
- DEIJ Change Workgroup Appointed
- Committee on Issues of Diversity DEIJ training
- 2020-2021 Governance and Nominating Committee Appointed
- Town Hall with Members
September 2020
- Policies and Procedures updated to expand GNC member representation
- Call to members for volunteers to serve on DEIJ Change Workgroup or GNC
- Executive Board completes Facilitating Change on DEIJ training
August 2020
- Executive Board begins DEIJ Training
- Re-established Member-at-Large position on Executive Board, bringing representation from the Committee on Issues of Diversity
- Released Election Process website section
Catalog of DEIJ messages and updates sent to members.
Resources
- Anti-Racism Resources for White People
- Questions to Ask Before Posting on Social Media
- Supporting Black Lives Matter in the UK
- Sample Documentaries to Watch
2019 Diversity Initiative Recommended Readings
- Here Is Why Organisations Need to be Conscious of Unconscious Bias
- Yes, You Have Implicit Biases, Too
- Why You Need Cultural Intelligence (And How to Develop It)
- Eight-Scale Tool for Mapping Cultural Differences
- Additional suggested readings from the Diversity Training can be found here.
Have a comment or feedback for the DEIJ Consultant or the DEIJ Change Workgroup? Please share them here (comments will be shared confidentially).
