Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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UIC College of Nursing is a community leading the transformation of health care in pursuit of health equity, social justice and human dignity.

UIC College of Nursing Mission Statement Heading link

The mission of UIC College of Nursing is to transform health and health care for all individuals through community-driven collaborations that promote equity and social justice. We will achieve the highest level of excellence in nursing education, research, practice, and service by leading innovation and discoveries that advance the health of all populations locally, nationally and globally.

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Equity and inclusion in our college Heading link

The College of Nursing has established goals and strategies to increase the diversity of the faculty, students, and staff in the College. Further, we provide goals and strategies to achieve equity and inclusion in clinical education to contribute to the diversification of the nursing workforce. The goals in our Strategic Plan are based on multiple sources of data, including the College of Nursing Diversity Strategic Thinking document and the University document, “Through the Lens of Diversity.”

Read our Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Engaging all students, faculty and staff Heading link

Achieving transformative health care by:

  • Cultivating

    compassion and care through inclusion

  • Educating

    skilled and socially responsible nursing professionals

  • Affirming

    integrity in education, research, scholarship, and practice

  • Partnering

    locally and globally for learning, knowledge, and discovery

Advancing Racial Equity (ARE) by department Heading link

UIC’s Advancing Racial Equity initiative is a response designed to address the institutional and structural racism that impacts our campus and our neighboring communities. A team of individuals across campus, including UIC’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Engagement and Office of the Dean of Students, created a template so that all units can develop a plan to Advance Racial Equity (ARE). This template will assist units in creating their vision for advancing racial equity within their area.