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10/23/2011Lori A. Jones, MPH, MS, RD, LDADA Diversity CommitteeFNCE 2011MENTORING FOR DIVERSITYINTRODUCTION“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear tolisten, and a push in the right direction.”- John C. Crosby1
10/23/2011OVERVIEWThe importance of diversity Cross-cultural mentoring defined Nuances of cross cultural mentoring ADA diversity and mentoring resources Questions WHY DO WE NEED DIVERSITY IN THE ADA? Diverse health care providers can enhancehaccess to servicesiffor allll peoplel enhance the quality of services for all people Increase patient satisfaction Increase likelihood of adherence to treatments Reduce the impactpof language/culturalg g /barriers By building a diverse professional body, weposition the ADA to take advantage of changingdemographics2
10/23/2011WHY DO WE NEED DIVERSITY IN THE ADA?ADA’s Diversity Statement :“TheThe American Dietetic Association values and respectsthe diverse viewpoints and individual differences of allpeople. ADA’s mission and vision are most effectivelyrealized through the promotion of a diversemembership that reflects cultural, ethnic, gender,racial, religious, sexual orientation, physical ability,socioeconomic,, ggeographical,g p,ppolitical,, educational,,experiential and philosophical characteristics of thepublic it serves.” Diversity is more than males and minoritiesADA diversity goalsRACIAL/ETHNIC DIVERSITY IN DIETETICSThe dietetics profession currently reflects:Registered Dietitians 4.7% Asian 2.8% Hispanic/Latino 2.1% Black /African AmericanDietetic Technician, Registered 2.4%2 4% Asian 3.0% Hispanic/Latino 5.6% Black/African American- 2009 Compensation and Benefits Survey- American Dietetic Association3
10/23/2011GENDER DIVERSITY IN DIETETICSThe dietetics professioncurrently reflects about 4%males2009 Compensation andBenefits SurveyAmerican Dietetic Association--SO HOW DO WE GET DIVERSITY IN THE ADA?1.2.3.4.We have to recruit it!We have to retain it!We have to produce it!We have to nurture it!Cross-cultural mentoring can help us to doall these things.4
10/23/2011BENEFITS OF MENTORINGcan attract and retain non-declared majorsfrom diverse cultures in dietetics educationprogramsg assist declared dietetics majors fromunderrepresented groups to successfullycomplete credentialing requirements can increase the visibility of the field ofnutrition and dietetics to KK-1212 minoritystudents, school communities, and parents can enhance their chances of securinginternships and employment - ADA Mentoring ToolkitBENEFITS FOR THE MENTOR TOO! may think about his or her job more critically. can generate new ideas and renew interest/excitement in a career. can extend one’s network of professionals.p molding and shaping future co-workers.- ADA Mentoring Toolkit5
10/23/2011CROSS-CULTURAL MENTORINGCross-cultural Mentoring a developmental partnership through which oneperson shares knowledge, skills, information andperspective to foster the personal and professionalgrowth of someone of a different culture Must cultivate an understanding of the experience ofothers from various cultural backgroundsCan be used for prospective dietitians (students)or those new to the profession Necessitated by current membershipdemographics MENTORING BASICSFind common ground Be caring Be consistent Listen actively Encourage and support Connect to resourcesSolicit input on their expectations for mentoring Communicate frequently Use social media6
10/23/2011SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR MENTORINGACROSS CULTURESExpress an interest in their future Ask questions about their culture Be prepared for trust issues Be patient Promote inclusion and pparticipationpwith ppeers Connect them to other diverse professionalsand organizations where available “THEY DON’T CARE HOWMUCH YOU KNOW, UNTILTHEY KNOW HOW MUCHYOU CARE.”- JOHN C. MAXWELL7
10/23/2011DIVERSITY/MENTORING RESOURCESADA Mentoring Tool Kit ADA Diversity Checklist Preceptor Recruiting Drive Video (5:18 min) DA Mentoring Video (5:45 min) w/Tip Sheet ADAADA’ss E-MentoringE Mentoring System All resources are/will be available in the ResourceCenter under the Members section of the ADA website.THANKS TO The Commission on Dietetic Registration forftheh creationi off thishi mentoringi videoid for their support in the facilitating this preview All of you educators foryour time, attention and support in using thesetools to ppromote diversityy in the American DieteticAssociation8
10/23/2011AND SPECIAL THANKS TO MY MENTOR!Margie Sawicki, MS, RD, LDREFERENCES Davidson, M. N. & Foster-Johnson, L. (2001) Mentoring in thepreparation of graduate researchers of color. Review of EducationalResearch, 71(4), 549-574.Stone, A. (2008) University of South Carolina College of MassCommunications and Information Studies Alumni Society MentoringProgram Manual. Retrieved on 9/10/2011 ring-programmanual/American Dietetic Association.Association (2009) 2009 Compensation andBenefits Survey.American Dietetic Association. (2001) Toolkit for Mentoring DiverseStudents for Dietetics Careers.9
10/23/2011CONTACT INFORMATIONLori A. Jones, MPH, MS, RD, LDInstructorSaint Louis UniversityDoisy College of Health SciencesDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics3437 Caroline Street, Rm. 3076St Louis,St.Louis MO 63104JonesL5@slu.edu314/977-8666 (o)10
Stone, A. (2008) University of South Carolina College of Mass Communications and Information Studies Alumni Society Mentoring Program Manual. Retrieved on 9/10/2011 from: . Doisy College of Health Sciences Department of Nutrition and Dietetics 3437 Caroline Street, Rm. 3076 St Louis MO 63104St. Louis, MO 63104 JonesL5@slu.edu 314/977-8666 (o)
