Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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UIC College of Nursing is a community leading the transformation of healthcare in pursuit of health equity, social justice and human dignity.
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UIC College of Nursing Mission Statement Heading link
The mission of UIC College of Nursing is to transform health and healthcare 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.”
Engaging all students, faculty and staff Heading link
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Cultivating
compassion and care through inclusion
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Educating
skilled and socially responsible nursing professionals
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Affirming
integrity in education, research, scholarship, and practice
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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 the Office of Diversity, Equity & Engagement and the 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. Below are the completed templates for each College of Nursing Department.