Our diversity is what sets us apart and bands us together.

Diversity & Inclusion

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing wants all of our community members to learn and work in an inclusive environment. We are open and respectful of all Lobos. Our diverse backgrounds – your diverse backgrounds – enrich our insights and learning.

We know we have more listening and learning to do. We do not have all of the answers. We are counting on you – our students, faculty and staff. Lead the conversation, join the conversation. Raise awareness and respect for all the different ways of being and thinking.

We Live By Our Values

Academic Excellence. Student success is our success.

Diversity and Inclusion. Each of us defines all of us.

Innovation. Collaborative transformation through nursing knowledge and leadership.

Integrity. Accountable to our communities.

Respect. Fostering communities of understanding, inclusion and compassion.

Our community of learners, researchers and educators is defined by these values. They are expected to be respectful of every Lobo and everyone.

Resources

Lobos understand the strength of our pack. We encourage you to visit the Finding Your Pack website, where you can find campus-wide organizations that support diverse groups within the university community and access tools and resources for addressing some of the issues that may arise as we work to strengthen a culture of inclusion.

Find Your Pack

Our Taskforce

We recognize that living our values alone is not enough. We need to listen, challenge and grow as a college. That's why the UNM College of Nursing Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee was created – to address diversity within the College. Its mission?

Advance the College’s mission and vision.
Nurture and embrace an environment of diversity, integrity and transparency.
Develop and implement strategies that promote acceptance and inclusion.
Support the well-being of faculty, students and staff.

Bring us your ideas and insights. Join the College of Nursing Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee and be the change you want to see in the college, our community and our nation.

Incorporating an Equity Agenda

Felina Ortiz, DNP, RN, CNM, assistant professor at The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, contributes to an article exploring how health education programs aiming to address this complex and persistent problem can adopt or adapt the Equity Agenda Guideline, originally developed for midwifery education programs in the United States.