The Diversity Impact Conference is designed to assist in promoting an inclusive learning and workforce environment at FNU, with a goal to increase diversity in the nursing and midwifery professions by recruiting and retaining underrepresented students and employees. It is through this growth and progress that FNU has been nationally recognized for preparing nursing and midwifery students to meet the healthcare demands of an increasingly diverse patient population.
The Office of DEI recently held the 11th Anniversary Diversity Impact Conference, “Dismantling Racism and Discrimination in Healthcare: Our Roles and Responsibilities," June 24-26, 2021. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the conference was held virtually. The resources ascertained at the conference will be disseminated over time to provide DEI training for facutly, staff, and students. For more information, contact the Office of DEI at diversity-inclusion@frontier.edu. Stay tuned for more details about our upcoming 2023 Diversity Impact Conference!
Learn more about FNU’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Activities
FNU is honored to be recognized as a champion of diversity in education and in the workforce. We have received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award five years in a row!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Events
For more information, please contact:
Chris Turley
Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator
chris.turley@frontier.edu
Phone: (859) 251-4677
Antiracism Statement
“At Frontier Nursing University we oppose injustice and cruelty and condemn racism in all its forms. We support peaceful protests and demonstrations and join all those working to end systemic racism, racial violence, and police brutality. We are committed to building a culture that is inclusive and caring for all.” ~Dr. Susan Stone, FNU President~
“FNU values diversity and no matter what your background they find a fit for you and accommodate you very well.”
- Alesia Traeye
Family Nurse Practitioner Student
Diversity News
FNU Community Members Participate in the MLK Day of Service Challenge
This year, Frontier Nursing University’s (FNU) Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encouraged community members to participate in the MLK Day of Service Challenge! MLK Day, honoring Rev. … [Read More...]
National Native American Heritage Month Part I: Six Native American Women You Should Meet
Contributing Author: Dr. April Phillips, DNP, FNP-c, PMHNP-BC In celebration of National Native American Heritage Month, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will highlight six great Native American … [Read More...]
Student Spotlight: Brandon Locklear provides culturally competent care to his Native American Lumbee Tribe
At the heart of Frontier Nursing University is a talented and diverse community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, Couriers and preceptors. Spotlight blogs feature members of our FNU community that … [Read More...]
Dr. Tia Brown McNair is the Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success and Executive Director for the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) Campus Centers at the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in Washington, DC. She oversees both funded projects and AAC&U’s continuing programs on equity, inclusive excellence, high-impact practices, and student success. McNair directs AAC&U’s Summer Institutes on High-Impact Practices and Student Success, and TRHT Campus Centers and serves as the project director for several AAC&U initiatives, including the development of a TRHT-focused campus climate toolkit. She is the lead author of From Equity Talk to Equity Walk: Expanding Practitioner Knowledge for Racial Justice in Higher Education (January 2020) and Becoming a Student-Ready College: A New Culture of Leadership for Student Success (July 2016 and August 2022 Second edition).