Projects & Programs
Equity and Inclusion Committee Heading link
Equity and Inclusion Committee
The Equity and Inclusion Committee establishes goals and strategies for the College in order to cultivate and maintain a more diverse student body, staff, and faculty in line with the College’s Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan. They develop and review benchmarks and collect data, organize diversity trainings, and collaborate across departments, regions, and offices.
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Urban Health Program
The mission of the UIC College of Nursing Urban Health Program (UHP) is to recruit and retain through graduation student groups who are underrepresented in nursing, specifically African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans. The UHP seeks to expand educational and research opportunities for these populations at all academic levels (including pre-college) in order to develop underrepresented minority healthcare professionals, faculty and researchers with the goals of eliminating health disparities and advancing health equity.
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Change Champions
Change Champions represent students, faculty, and staff within the College of Nursing that have committed to stewarding the Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan in their respective areas of work. They support their committees, departments, or offices in identifying and implementing specific priorities each year that contribute to the overall implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Affinity Group for PhD Candidates and Faculty of Color Heading link
Affinity Group for PhD Candidates and Faculty of Color
Launched in 2023, this group connects nursing PhD candidates of color with faculty members of color to share experiences and resources. The priority of this group is to build relationships that build inclusivity and belonging and allow students to explore future research and other professional paths that might interest them.
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Departmental Flash Talks
Under the leadership of the Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion and in partnership with other students, faculty, and staff, flash talks on different diversity, equity, and inclusion topics have been given during departmental faculty meetings. Previous topics for these talks include microaggressions and the experiences of international students and faculty at UIC.
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Wellness Events
The Office of Equity & Inclusion is thrilled to partner with the Wellness Center and host events for students that are meaningful, relaxing, and fun. These activities have included: meditation, a sound bath exercise, and friendship bracelet making. We look forward to these and adding new activities to the calendar to bring joy and wellness to students in the College of Nursing.