DEI Policy

ISVMA Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy
The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) seeks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organizational culture and across all ISVMA policies and programs. This is achieved through regular review and assessment of our organizational policies and practices, partnerships, and programs to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion elements are considered, included, funded, and implemented by ISVMA’s leadership and staff. The ISVMA is committed to creating a culture of inclusion for all members of our profession, recognizing that diversity within our organization inherently strengthens the ISVMA as well as the larger veterinary profession. This mission ensures that we are providing the best service to our members, the public, and the animals for which we are called to serve.
Articles
- Is Your Company Actually Fighting Racism, or Just Talking About It? | Type: Article | Source: Harvard Business Review
- Why diversity is good for business | Type: Article | Source: AVMA
- Is It Time to Talk About Race and Religion at Work? | Type: Article | Source: Society for Human Resource Management
- Why Inclusive Leaders Are Good for Organizations, and How to Become One | Type: Article | Source: Harvard Business Review
- Welcoming Environment® Resource Center | Type: Varies (Collection) | Source: Association Forum
- Promote Inclusion and Community at Your Conference With an “I Am” Wall | Type: Article | Source: Veterinary Medical Association Executives
Podcasts
- Talking About Race at Work | Type: Podcast | Source: Harvard Business Review
Individual Resources
- From Bystander To Ally | Type: Podcast | Source: AAVMC / DiversityMatters
- How to overcome our biases? Walk boldly toward them | Type: Video | Source: TED
- The end of racism starts with each of us | Type: Article | Source: TED
- What Can I Do? | Type: Varies (Collection) | Source: Cary Consulting
Training Programs
- Decide Diversity Academy | Type: Online Course | Source: Decide Diversity
- Diversity & Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine Certificate Program | Type: Online Course | Source: Purdue University
- TOGETHER Program | Type: Online Course | Source: Purdue University
- AVMA Brave Space Program | Type: Online Course | Source: AVMA
Documents
- DEI Definitions | Type: Document | Source: Cary Consulting
Podcasts
- Discrimination in Veterinary Medicine | Type: Podcast | Source: AAVMC / Diversity Matters
- Getting Past The Fear Of Talking About Race | Type: Podcast | Source: AAVMC / Diversity Matters
Webinars
- Diversity, Marginalization and Intersectionality | Type: Webinar | Source: AVMA
- Unconscious bias: Combating its harmful effects | Type: Webinar | Source: AVMA
Videos
- The difference between being “not racist” and antiracist | Type: Video | Source: TED
- Unconscious Bias at Work — Making the Unconscious Conscious | Type: Video | Source: Life At Google
- 4 Steps for Busting Unconscious Bias | Type: Video | Source: Devex
Documents
- AAVMC Annual Data Report 2019-2020 | Type: PDF | Source: AAVMC
- Core Values, Diversity and Inclusion in Veterinary Medicine | Type: Powerpoint | Source: Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD
- Diversity and Inclusion: Putting our Oath in Action | Type: Powerpoint | Source: Janet Donlin, DVM, CAE
- Roadmap for Success | Type: Powerpoint | Source: Kauline Cipriani, PhD
- Leaning into Strengths and Opportunities | Type: Powerpoint | Source: Kim D’Abreu, MPH
- LGVMA Advocacy Impact | Type: Powerpoint | Source: Melinda Merck, DVM
- Allyship – The Key To Unlocking The Power Of Diversity | Type: Article | Source: Forbes
- GUIDE TO ALLYSHIP | Type: Guide | Source: Guide To Allyship
Podcasts
- Diversity & Inclusion On Air: Conversations About Diversity, Inclusion & Veterinary Medicine | Type: Podcast (Series) | Source: Diversity Matters at AAVMC
- Diversity Starter Kit | Type: Podcast (Series) | Source: AAVMC / Diversity Matters
- Diversity and Inclusion in Vet Med with Sean Gadson | Type: Podcast | Source: AVMA / My Veterinary Life
- Race, Equality & Diversity in the Pet and Animal Service Industries | Type: Podcast | Source: The Pet Buzz
- 3 Ways to be a Better Ally in the Workplace | Type: TED talk | Source: Melinda Epler
- The Difference Between Workplace Equity And Equality, And Why It Matters | Type: Article | Source: Forbes
- WHAT IS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION? | Type: Article | Source: Global Diversity Practice
DEI Assessment Tools
- Conference/Symposia Diversity & Inclusion Assessment Tool Type: Worksheet (pdf) | Source: AAVMC
- Implicit Bias Tests | Type: Online Survey | Source: Harvard University
- Organizational Diversity and Inclusion Assessment Tool | Type: Worksheet (pdf) | Source: AAVMC
- Intentional Organization D&I Efforts Assessment Tool | Type: Worksheet (pdf) | Source: Lisa Greenhill, MPA, EdD
- How Good Are Your Listening Skills? Understanding Someone’s Entire Message | Type: Online Survey | Source: Mind Tools
