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"Changing the face of nursing, reflecting diversity for a
global society"
 Diversity matters.
It is a core value and top priority for Penn Nursing. We believe that the
comprehensive diversity agenda of the school energizes the intellectual climate,
fosters creativity,
and facilitates interdisciplinary
collaboration. It addresses the tripartite mission (education, research and
practice), the people (faculty, students and staff) and the workforce
environment. The idea of diversity is best defined as differences in ethnicity,
race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, occupation,
socioeconomic status and perspectives.
In a pluralistic society, bridging the patient–provider cultural gap is a
daunting challenge. Penn
faculty have focused on integrating concepts and/ or requisite learning
experiences on aspects of diversity and cultural competence in the curriculum.
Specific required and elective courses related to these issues are offered in
undergraduate and graduate programs of study.
Diversity as an inclusive phenomena is embedded in the school’s research and
practice initiatives. Diversity is addressed in our mission, our people, our
organizations, and our history.
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Diversity Goals and Activities
In
partnership with faculty, staff and students, the Director of Diversity
Affairs will facilitate the following goals which focus on faculty
development, curriculum, recruitment and retention of students and special
projects related to the School’s Diversity agenda. Faculty will serve as
co-chairs of the two committees - Advisory Taskforce on Diversity and
Culture Competence and the Masters Teachers Taskforce. The specific
activities are to:
1. Implement
a Seminar Series on Diversity and Culture Competence as an integral
aspect of faculty development and with recommendations of the Advisory
Taskforce on Diversity and Culture Competence.
2. Facilitate
the work of the Masters Teachers Taskforce for integration and evaluation of
Cultural Competence Integration throughout the curriculum.
3. Assist
the Assistant Deans of Admissions/ Financial Aid and Student Services on
efforts related to strategic recruitment and retention of underrepresented
groups.
4. Participate
in collaborative research activities on diversity, cultural competence and
health disparities.
5. Facilitate
special projects to advance the School’s Diversity agenda.
6. Provide
a forum for constituents in the School of Nursing to address diversity
related issues.
Our Mission
Our Community
Our Organizations
Diversity History
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Journal
of Transcultural Nursing
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U P C O M I N G
E V E N T S
Seminar Series on Diversity and Cultural Competence
06.12.2007 - Dr. Rosalyn J. Watts Retires
A L S O S E E
Minority Financial Aid Resource Guide
Student Services and
Advising
Taskforce on Diversity and Culture Competence Committee Members
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