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
Frontier Nursing University Announces New Mission Statement
At the January 2023 Frontier Nursing University Board of Directors meeting, the Board approved a new mission statement for the university: “Our mission is to provide accessible nurse-midwifery and … [Read More...]
2023 Frontier Nursing University Diversity Impact Conference Open to Other Universities
On June 8-9, 2023, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold its annual Diversity Impact Conference. This year, for the first time, the conference will be available for attendees outside of … [Read More...]
Observing Black Maternal Health Week
One of the most troubling trends in American healthcare within the last few years has been the steady rise of maternal mortality rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1,205 women died … [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).