Diversity and Cultural Affairs

We are committed to the well-being and success of all community members. Columbia complies with all applicable civil rights laws and does not engage in illegal preferences or discrimination. 

Columbia University School of Nursing is committed to social justice and health equity, and fostering a culture of inclusion. Diversity in our education, research, practice, and our programming within and outside our community leads to transformation, innovation, and leadership in nursing. 

Our culture of inclusion aims to:

• Promote a work environment of mutual respect and collaboration for all members of the Columbia Nursing community.
• Uphold the honor and dignity of each student, faculty, staff, patient, client, and visitor in all our interactions. 
• Promote an environment of inclusiveness where diversity is embraced and celebrated in a climate of tolerance, transparency, accountability, and fair and honest communication.
• Engender a community in which all persons can work and learn together to promote the highest level of intra-personal reflection about self and to engage in inter-professional collaborations.  

The Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs (ODCA) serves as an internal support system to help advance our social justice and health equity mission and foster a culture of inclusion.  Educational forums aim to inform, engage, and develop a deeper understanding of the social/structural/economic/political determinants of health, as well as personal growth challenges that impact one’s ability to see others through a human, social justice lens.