The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility/Anti-racism (DEIA) Task Force is dedicated to developing actionable and sustainable recommendations, guidance, leadership and resources in support of the School’s commitment to building a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution.
Our mission is to promote diversity initiatives within the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy through support and development of equity and inclusion practices and education aimed to eliminate discrimination, disparities and inequity.
Values
- Education
- Personal Growth
- Advocacy
- Inclusion
- Cultural Diversity
- Justice
- Respect
- Community Engagement
Charges
The DEIA Task force shall advise the School of Pharmacy with respect to:
- Developing specific goals and objectives that support the school of pharmacy’s DEIA mission
- Reviewing and recommending practices or processes to promote the school of pharmacy’s DEIA mission
- Promoting and providing guidance and support for ongoing DEIA educational and personal growth opportunities for students, faculty, and staff
- Identifying activities to further DEIA initiatives within the School of Pharmacy
- Serving as a point of contact for coordination and collaboration on individual courses within the school of pharmacy
Task Force Statement
It is the shared responsibility of The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and its community to uphold the foundational principles of promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and anti-racism. All students, faculty and staff have a moral and professional obligation to create an environment respectful of diversity, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, age, culture, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, religion and ability.
Our goal is to value and support the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students and community to achieve an environment for all to thrive in. Through a culture of collaboration and respect, we can continue to grow, develop and excel in an ever-changing society and healthcare community.
If you have experienced or have witnessed bias or behaviors that do not align with this statement, please contact one of the individuals below in order for us to continue to promote inclusive excellence:
If you wish to report incidents of harassment and discrimination (including civil rights offenses, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, relationship violence, retaliation, and stalking or bullying) to the University, please use the anonymous Discrimination and Harassment Reporting Form.
Discrimination and Harassment Reporting Form
Events
Check out the latest DEIA events and Wilkes Pharmacy updates by following us on Instagram!
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Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Allen from University of Florida
Impact of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
Keynote Speaker: Dan Kimbrough
Exploring the Drivers of Structural Racism on Health Inequities and Advocating for Change
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Vicki T. Sapp
Additional Information
The following training resources have been compiled by the DEIA Task Force for Wilkes students, faculty and staff.
- Breaking Bias: Understanding and Addressing Implicit Bias in Health Care external website
- Free, 1.0 Continuing Education (CE) Credit
- The Art of Health Communication external website
- Free, 1.0 CE Credit
- Navigating Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities external website
- Free, 1.0 CE Credit
- Unconscious Bias external website
- Free, LinkedIn Certificate, no CE Credit
- What is Gender and Why Gender Equality? external website
- Free, no CE Credit
- Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work external website
- Free, no CE Credit
The Task Force shall be composed of volunteer faculty, staff, and students who report to the dean.
Dr. Troy Lynn Lewis
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Stark Learning Center 334Etroy.lewis@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4977
Justin Collins
Director of Admissions and Student Affairs
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Stark Learning Center 117Djustin.collins@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4122
Dr. Mary McManus
Associate Professor
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Stark Learning Center 319Emary.mcmanus@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4273
Shelli Holt Macey RPh
Associate Dean, Experiential Education/Interim Chair
Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Stark Learning Center SLC 336shelli.holtmacey@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4291
Dr. Dominick Trombetta
Associate Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Stark Learning Center 331 Adominick.trombetta@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4324
Dr. Faith Wellings
Assistant Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Stark Learning Center 325faith.wellings@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4292
Dr. Scott Bolesta
Professor
Pharmacy Practice
Stark Learning Center 334Dscott.bolesta@wilkes.edu
(570) 408-4203
Lizzy Franco
Jillian Bennett
John Hannaway
