About Us
Our Mission
The University of Kentucky College of Nursing embraces diversity and inclusion as core values that support our goal of providing an intellectually stimulating environment where a variety of ideas and perspectives work together to foster innovation.
Our Vision
To foster an environment of belonging for students, faculty and staff through programs and initiatives that promote inclusive excellence.
Our Strategic Pillars
Visibility and Presence
Objectives:
- To build a sustainable and structured approach leveraging existing and new efforts to build the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI).
Engagement and Partnership
Objectives:
- To work in collaboration with our college and other college and community partners to advance racial justice and equity.
Training and Eduation
Objectives:
- To train and educate faculty, staff and students in anti-racism, racial disparities, and equity.
Dialogue
Objectives:
- To offer multiple ways to discuss, learn and share about diversity, equity and inclusion.
Retention and Recruitment
Objectives:
- To attract and retain students, faculty and staff from diverse, underrepresented populations.
Accountability and Transparency
Objectives:
- To attract and retain students, faculty and staff from diverse, underrepresented populations.
