Action UIowa Task Force
ACTION UIOWA TASK FORCE
About Us
The Action UIowa Task Force is a completely student founded, led, and executed organization. We are not affliated with the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and the ideas and views of our organization are solely a representation of the students on the Action UIowa Task Force.
Mission Statement:
We pledge to stand up for the governmentally recognized marginalized identities at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry encompassing students, staff, faculty, and patients. We will put forth initiatives to demand a better culture at the College of Dentistry. We will aim to be transparent and hold the school accountable for the initiatives moving forward. These initiatives will directly result in more culturally competent health care providers who will strive to dismantle systemic racism and decrease the health disparities in the communities they work in.
UPDATES
College of Dentistry Dean suspiciously accelerates retirement plan
In the midst of legislative backlash Dean Johnsen announces he will be leaving his position at the end of the academic year (a year earlier than planned).
February 25th 2021
February 23th 2021
Email Response to Concerned Constituents from Iowa Representative
After hearing personal experiences of bigotry, discrimination, transphobia, homophobia and racism, Iowa representative sends this identical email to multiple concerned constituents who were requesting increasing DEI initiatives to promote a safe environment at the College of Dentistry
