“Change doesn’t happen overnight, and it takes more than one university to make it happen,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone. “Nonetheless, Frontier has long been committed to being a leader for change. We have prioritized increasing the diversity of our student population. Our enrollment of students of color has grown from 9 percent in 2010 to over 30 percent today. We have a three-person Diversity and Inclusion Office, a Board of Directors Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, faculty and staff DEI Fellowship programs, student interest groups, and many other DEI-focused initiatives. All of these are ongoing – we have not reached the finish line. Like the rest of the world, we are a work in progress, and progress is indeed being made at Frontier Nursing University.”
Celebrating Nurses and Black Grand Midwives this Black History Month
February is Black History Month. During Black History Month we celebrate achievements by African Americans and take the time to recognize their central role in U.S. history. In addition to honoring notable Black Grand Midwives and early nurse practitioners here on our blog, we will be recognizing them on our social media channels throughout the month.
2023 Year in Review
We have so much to be proud of in 2023, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni, preceptors and donors. We invite you to reflect on this past year at Frontier Nursing University.
2023 Highlight: FNU Announces Staff DEI Ambassador Program Participants
In 2023, FNU launched the Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Ambassador program. This program mirrors the Nurse Educator DEI Fellowship program initiated by FNU in January. Ten faculty members participated in the 12-week initiative, which was fully funded by Frontier. A total of 15 FNU staff members are participating in the Staff DEI Ambassador program.
2023 Highlight: FNU Holds 13th Annual Diversity Impact Conference
On June 8-9, Frontier Nursing University held its 13th annual Diversity Impact Conference. The Diversity Impact Conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare workforce, particularly for those working in underserved and rural communities. This year, for the first time, the conference was made available for attendees outside of FNU. Students attending any institution were allowed to register for the conference for free. A total of 134 attended the conference, including 39 students.
FNU Awarded $4 Million Maternity Care Nursing Workforce Expansion Grant
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded the Maternity Care (MatCare) Nursing Workforce Expansion Grant to Frontier Nursing University (FNU). The current grant period will end on September 29, 2027. FNU will receive $4 million – $1 million per year – to fund the grant project. Via the grant, FNU intends to increase the number and diversity of the nurse-midwifery workforce with a focus on increasing the Hispanic population of nurse-midwives. FNU plans to graduate at least 300 nurse-midwives each year.
Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Tanya Belcheff as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Frontier Nursing University announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Belcheff has been an assistant professor in FNU’s nurse-midwifery program since 2016.
Frontier Nursing University Names Paula Alexander-Delpech as the University’s First Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success
Frontier Nursing University’s current Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, has been selected as the university’s first Dean for Inclusive Excellence and Student Success. Dr. Alexander-Delpech was named the university’s CDIO in 2022.
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