IDEA Work Group 

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action (IDEA) Work Group helps National NSSLHA build a strong and diverse membership community and actively supports Goal 2 of National NSSLHA's 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Members plan events, write blogs, create resources, and building community with other CSD organizations. 

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Composition

Up to 8 members of the IDEA Work Group liaise with 2 members of the Executive Council.

Meet Your 2024-2025 IDEA Work Group

Term

One year. IDEA Work Group member terms run September through August.

Time Commitment

Approximately 3-5 hours per month.

Travel

Travel is not a requirement of the IDEA Work Group member positions. Travel costs are not covered by National NSSLHA.

Primary Responsibilities

During the 2024-2025 term, primary responsibilities of the IDEA Work Group will include executing the following Strategic Initiatives of Goal 2 within the Strategic Plan:

• Plan at least 2 virtual activities to better understand the needs and expectations of students from all intersectionalities.
• Collaborate and engage with organizations that have minority/intersectionality member bases, including, but not limited to, ASHA's Multicultural Constituency Groups.
• Create pathways for NSSLHA members and CSD students to increase multicultural engagement.
• Prepare for, attend, and participate in all IDEA Work Group meetings and/or review meeting notes and recordings of meetings that are missed.

Growth Opportunities

• Develop a deeper understanding of National NSSLHA's Mission, Vision and Core Values; Strategic Plan; Bylaws; chapters; membership; programs; and governance structure.
• Serve as a liaison to bring a broader student perspective to National NSSLHA.
• Work with members of the Executive Council.
• Foster relationships with ASHA's Multicultural Constituency Groups and/or other CSD-related organizations.

Desired Personal and Professional Characteristics

Ability to . . .

• Show interest in issues related to inclusion, diversity, equity, cultural competence, and cultural humility in CSD.
• Listen, analyze, and think strategically and creatively.
• Work well with people individually and in a group.
• Consider multiple viewpoints about controversial issues, while being sensitive and tolerant.
• Ask questions, take responsibility, be responsive, follow through on given assignments, and evaluate yourself.
• Be honest, friendly, patient, and have personal integrity.
• Communicate National NSSLHA's perspectives effectively with members and stakeholders.
• Develop a sense of values and concern for National NSSLHA's development.