Culture & Engagement Statement

ECU CON is committed to creating a culture that embraces the individuality of all people and encourages mutual respect. As such, we strive to create a working and learning environment that is safe and supportive for all. We acknowledge that we have not adequately achieved this goal, which may have led to the disenfranchisement, marginalization, and exclusion of members of our college community and populations served. Therefore, we commit to providing all members of our college with the necessary tools to critically analyze structural systems and practice cultural humility. We also commit to embracing differences among students, faculty, staff, patients/clients, and community partners.

The CON opposes racism, xenophobia, oppression, discrimination, and intolerance in all forms, and supports education, policies, and practices that advocate for social justice for all people. We desire to recruit, admit, hire, retain, promote, and support all students, staff, and faculty, to provide quality service and care to populations served by ECU. As a college, we accept the responsibility of fostering highly competent and culturally aware healthcare professionals who promote the advancement of human rights and seek to reduce health disparities.

We encourage accountability among all members of our college community to develop structural awareness, competence, and cultural humility now and in the future so all members of our community may feel safe, included, valued, and supported.

The Culture and Engagement Statement was updated by the ECU College of Nursing Culture and Engagement Committee on November 1, 2023, and was approved by the ECU College of Nursing Faculty Organization on November 16, 2023.