Goal 1.1 Inclusive Excellence

The goal of recruitment, promotion, andretention is to maximize excellence and diversity simultaneously (i.e., to pursueinclusive excellence); this requires proactivetalent-spotting, contextualization for standardized metrics, and recruitment practicesthat utilize inclusive social networks and the power of pipeline programs. Achievinginclusive excellence also requires expandingour perception of areas worthy of researchand teaching. Finally, the goal of achievinginclusive excellence should operate with equalrigor at the point of promotion as at the pointof recruitment.

HMS Entrance Interviews

The School’s entrance interviews with all first-year underrepresented minority (URM) students and feedback from the Office of Recruitment & Multicultural Affairs (ORMA) Student Advisory Group (SAG) are essential to providing negativeand positive insights from the applicants’perspective on the interview experienceand the subsequent implementation ofchanges to enhance it the following year.In 2017, ORMA initiated post-interview (pre-decision) anonymous surveying ofURM applicants to identify best practicesand also challenges on the interview day from the applicants’ perspective.

... Read more about HMS Entrance Interviews