Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
UNIS at Work
Welcome to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion section of our website. It is important for all facets of the UNIS community to engage in an honest dialogue on race and privilege to improve the character of our community. At UNIS, Black Lives Matter.
The leadership of UNIS has humbly listened to students, alumni, teachers and parents. Any expressions of racism are unacceptable. Even more, at UNIS we should not just be content to prohibit offensive behavior; we should be the advocates for anti-racism and all ideals embedded in the UN Charter, including the dignity and worth of every human being. We are committed to diversifying our student body and staff at all levels of the school community, revising our student code of conduct to align with our anti-racist beliefs and undergoing a curriculum review. We know we have much to do and are committed to this necessary hard work. At UNIS, we intend to set an example of what an integrated, all-inclusive, multiracial democracy can look like.
We encourage you to browse the below timeline of our recent diversity work. To view more details, please click the date or image.
Updates from Dr. King-Calnek, UNIS Director of DEI
- Dec 23: Listen to the Ethical Schools Podcast "Students as experts: Diversity, equity, and inclusion"
- Nov 17: Letter the Community
- Nov 16: DEI Interview by UNISVERSE
Dec 23: Listen to the Ethical Schools Podcast "Students as experts: Diversity, equity, and inclusion"
Nov 17: Letter the Community
Nov 16: DEI Interview by UNISVERSE
![The work continues]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597260644/unis/j0ppayzzhbuydbzleyj0/endracism.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597260644/unis/j0ppayzzhbuydbzleyj0/endracism.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597260644/unis/j0ppayzzhbuydbzleyj0/endracism.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597260644/unis/j0ppayzzhbuydbzleyj0/endracism.eps","width":1000}])
UNIS continues to work on creating an anti-racist community.
![September 4, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1599678180/unis/lyyes7mcutktezryceop/diversity.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1599678180/unis/lyyes7mcutktezryceop/diversity.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1599678180/unis/lyyes7mcutktezryceop/diversity.png","width":640}])
UNIS hires its first full-time Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Judith King-Calnek.
![September 2-3, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597115772/unis/me5rrjdlyuepmejrpuqd/Kaleidescopegroup.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597115772/unis/me5rrjdlyuepmejrpuqd/Kaleidescopegroup.jpg","width":512}])
All UNIS Faculty and Staff began anti-racism training led by the Kaleidoscope Group.
![August 13 & 14, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597432702/unis/v2hxlnzgtcvvd7evdbqj/Diversity.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597432702/unis/v2hxlnzgtcvvd7evdbqj/Diversity.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597432702/unis/v2hxlnzgtcvvd7evdbqj/Diversity.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597432702/unis/v2hxlnzgtcvvd7evdbqj/Diversity.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597432702/unis/v2hxlnzgtcvvd7evdbqj/Diversity.jpg","width":1518}])
Formal interviews for the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are held.
![August 5, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597260566/unis/acgujvowshzdr5nfwx7z/diversityandinclusion.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597260566/unis/acgujvowshzdr5nfwx7z/diversityandinclusion.eps","width":379}])
Screening for the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position begins.
![July 30, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597179009/unis/qepegbuu7uvpe5ek2fn4/alumni.eps","width":2000}])
Meeting with BlackAtUNIS including current UNIS students occur. Additional conversations with alum take place.
![July 29, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597179293/unis/bulwlreni5znow4emv0e/meeting.eps","width":2000}])
A third student meeting occurs.
![July 27, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597178716/unis/ggqhx5pp4cuehpuh13wz/stopracism.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597178716/unis/ggqhx5pp4cuehpuh13wz/stopracism.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597178716/unis/ggqhx5pp4cuehpuh13wz/stopracism.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597178716/unis/ggqhx5pp4cuehpuh13wz/stopracism.eps","width":900}])
Plans for teacher education are created.
![July 23, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597260785/unis/ylevmcpmghzyoju8d0xr/call.eps","width":2000}])
A second student meeting occurs. A meeting with alumni from the Class of '73 occurs.
![July 21, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597178765/unis/npuwmhpjrrox2zhz1n6u/UNIS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597178765/unis/npuwmhpjrrox2zhz1n6u/UNIS.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597178765/unis/npuwmhpjrrox2zhz1n6u/UNIS.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597178765/unis/npuwmhpjrrox2zhz1n6u/UNIS.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597178765/unis/npuwmhpjrrox2zhz1n6u/UNIS.png","width":1500}])
The first meetings with BlackAtUNIS and current students occur.
UNIS begins working with a Diversity and Inclusion firm.
![July 14, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597116341/unis/obptam1acpkkuqxfhucl/jointletter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597116341/unis/obptam1acpkkuqxfhucl/jointletter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597116341/unis/obptam1acpkkuqxfhucl/jointletter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597116341/unis/obptam1acpkkuqxfhucl/jointletter.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597116341/unis/obptam1acpkkuqxfhucl/jointletter.png","width":1252}])
A joint letter from Dr. Brenner and Catherine Pollard goes out.
![July 8, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597115468/unis/s4kasw5fgkuaigys6dov/Zoommeeting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597115468/unis/s4kasw5fgkuaigys6dov/Zoommeeting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597115468/unis/s4kasw5fgkuaigys6dov/Zoommeeting.png","width":748}])
Numerous meetings begin to occur with various stakeholders and school administration. Black parents present their demands.
![June 24, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597115072/unis/etwhpltyjjtf1ibutagc/Dan2ndletter.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597115072/unis/etwhpltyjjtf1ibutagc/Dan2ndletter.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597115072/unis/etwhpltyjjtf1ibutagc/Dan2ndletter.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597115072/unis/etwhpltyjjtf1ibutagc/Dan2ndletter.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597115072/unis/etwhpltyjjtf1ibutagc/Dan2ndletter.png","width":1278}])
Dr. Brenner sends out second letter committing to creating solutions.
![June 18, 2020]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597114349/unis/pnczszyjeoxw4rzlc6mv/blackatunis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597114349/unis/pnczszyjeoxw4rzlc6mv/blackatunis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597114349/unis/pnczszyjeoxw4rzlc6mv/blackatunis.png","width":600}])
Black at UNIS Instagram is created, UNIS responds.
Our Students Respond
![Student Action]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1597427099/unis/egdjidii5suogsfzyzvd/action.eps","width":2200}])
UNIS students have created an Equity and Inclusion Board (EIB) to work directly with UNIS administration.