From Leadership
Our institution’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is central to our mission and is a key component in the success of all that we do. This website is meant to be a resource to stay informed and engaged as we work together to foster a campus climate that is welcoming to all.
The primary role of the Center for Diversity and Inclusion is to lead and manage institution-wide efforts to support and further develop a diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. OHSU aims to be a great organization, diverse in people and ideas. Part of that work is to ensure that we are recruiting, hiring, retaining, and fostering an anti-racist, safe, and belonging learning community and workforce.
We have a responsibility to reduce disparities in healthcare and to ensure that all patients, no matter their background, receive quality care. Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion gives us the power to be better at what we do and allows us to demonstrate integrity, compassion, and empathy.
It is an exciting time to be part of the OHSU community, carrying forward the simple concept that all are welcome here.
I welcome you to visit my team and me at the CDI in the BICC 204, where we have all worked to create a space that elevates multiculturalism, belonging, and safety. You can learn more about our work and how we can collaborate to build a vibrant environment where the power of difference maximizes the true potential for innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
-Derick Du Vivier MD, MBA
Senior Vice President Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Assistant Professor Anesthesiology
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
OHSU has a goal to be a great organization, diverse in people and ideas. Part of that work is to ensure that we are recruiting, hiring, retaining and advancing a diverse, culturally competent learning community and workforce. We also have a responsibility to reduce disparities in healthcare and to make sure that all patients, no matter their background, receive quality care.
Embracing diversity, equity and inclusion gives us the power to be better at what we do, and allows us to demonstrate integrity, compassion and leadership.
It is an exciting time to be part of the OHSU community, carrying forward the simple concept that all are welcome here.
We Are OHSU
In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, the Center for Diversity and Inclusion conducted a mini-interview for We Are OHSU to celebrate the achievements of Arab American people at OHSU. Join us in learning about and celebrating Rana Najjar.
OHSU Inclusive Language Guide
Compiled by a cross-campus project team and shaped by input from nearly 300 OHSU members, the OHSU Inclusive Language Guide provides guidance for communicators on describing: race and ethnicity, immigration status, gender, and sexual orientation, and ability, as well as direct statements about respectful and disrespectful language.
Recruitment Manual 2022
This recruitment manual focuses on the recruitment and selection process for faculty, staff, and trainee positions with the aim of conducting effective searches that will assist in diversifying the applicant pool and attracting the best candidates to OHSU.
As part of OHSU’s commitment to diversity and affirmative action federal requirements, OHSU annually reviews personnel hiring, promotions, and terminations. Based on this analysis, placement goals for women and minorities, utilization goals for individuals with disabilities, and hiring benchmarks for protected veterans are set and serve as a guide for recruitment efforts in these areas.
DEI May Observances
Month-long observances
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements.
- Haitian Heritage Month: Honors the valuable contributions of Haitians and Haitian Americans throughout history.
- Jewish-American Heritage Month: Recognizes the more than 350-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture.
- Mental Health Month: Raises awareness about mental health, hot to fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support people with mental illness.
- Older Americans Month: Celebrates Americans over 65 and how they contribute to society in the U.S.
- Better Hearing and Speech Month: Observed to increase awareness about communication disorders and hearing health.
Important dates
- May 5 – Cinco de Mayo: Celebrates the date of the Mexican army's May 5, 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War.
- May 14-20 - National Women's Health Week: Encourages women and girls to make their health a priority. The theme for this year is “Women's Health, Whole Health: Prevention, Care, and Wellbeing.”
- May 16 - National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day: Recognizes and pays tribute to earlier generations whose activism and bravery have created a path for younger community members to envision a future free from discrimination and stigmatization.
- May 17 – International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: Aims to raise awareness for the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals worldwide and incidents of LGBTQ+ rights violations.
- May 29 – Memorial Day: Is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
OHSU Diversity News
Anti-racism and Diversity News for OHSU members on OHSU Now every Monday.
Resource quick links
- Submit content for the DEI monthly newsletter and OHSU Now posts through this submission form.
- Diversity and Health Resources for OHSU Members
- Confidential Advocacy Program -CAP supports OHSU members who have experienced any form of sexual misconduct along a path to safety.
- Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity - Report a concern.
- Crisis Line for Racial Equity - BIPOC councelors available Mon.-Fri., 8:30 AM-5 PM.
- Anti-Racism Guide
CDI Annual Report 2021
Access the CDI Annual Report 2021