Social Justice and Health Equity Commitment
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 Nursing’s commitment to social justice and health equity (SJHE) affirms our mission to foster the highest attainable level of health for everyone, by addressing unjust systems and structures that impede this ethical mandate. As a world-renowned urban institution with a global mission and a long history of supporting health and well-being as a human right, Columbia Nursing is uniquely positioned to lead efforts to achieve this mission.
We have adopted and stand by the following statement:
Columbia University School of Nursing condemns individual, systemic, and institutional racism and its disproportionately destructive impact on people of color. We are committed to eliminating racial inequities and are steadfast in our pursuit of eradicating health disparities by transforming the structures that perpetuate the injustice. We are resolved and dedicated in our pledge to take bold and enduring action to advance the school and our communities in equity and in health.
Social Justice and Health Equity Committee
Columbia Nursing’s Social Justice and Health Equity Committee served as the governing body for other Columbia Nursing working groups and committees focused on anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion. Comprised of faculty and staff, the committee met regularly to assess the success of these efforts and planned future interventions.
CU Task Force on Antisemitism
The Columbia Task Force on Antisemitism was created by Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, Barnard College President Laura Ann Rosenbury, and Teachers College President Thomas R. Bailey to address the harmful impact of rising antisemitism on Columbia’s Jewish community and to ensure that protection, respect, and belonging extends to everyone.
In addition to ongoing programming CU, CUIMC, and Columbia Nursing make available to faculty, staff, and students to address antisemitism, the School of Nursing has established a task force on antisemitism to address critical issues and foster an environment of inclusivity and respect. In addition to the task force's efforts, educational sessions and ongoing student needs assessments will be conducted to enhance inclusivity in both curricular and extracurricular activities, including courses, practica, and simulations.
Co-Chairs: Judy Honig, Consultant to the Dean; Ashley Graham-Perel, Director, Office of Diversity and Cultural Affairs
Contact Us
To learn more about our commitment to social justice and health equity, contact:
son_diversity@cumc.columbia.edu.