Department: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Jermaine Monk, PhD, MSW, MS Mgmt, MA Th, MAAssociate Dean of DEIB Dr. Jermaine J. Monk is a passionate visionary and accomplished teacher, scholar, and academic administrator.  He brings over a decade of experience in higher education in the development and implementation of research, teaching, mentoring, and advisement of underrepresented and marginalized student populations.  Prior…

We don’t just “check the box.” We focus on a culture change of inclusion and integration. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are deeply rooted principles in the nursing profession and in the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. We believe these values are critical to attaining the best research, scholarship, teaching, health care, and service.…

Get Involved We continue to work to create an environment in which all members of the JHSON community feel welcomed and supported and that those with differing perspectives and contributions are not only sought out but know that they are equally valued. Affinity groups DEIB doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Through the efforts of Student…

A commitment to cultural competency and health equity In 2019, a committee made up of both internal and community representatives was charged to review and articulate JHSON’s teaching and learning philosophy of inclusive excellence. The committee worked to assess and address biases, measure bias impact on the school, examine teaching and learning practices, and create…

Excellence in Diversity Since 2018, JHSON has been recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education for our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, receiving the HEED (Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity) Award. The award is the only national honor that recognizes individual health institutions showing outstanding achievement in making diversity a top priority. We…

Meeting the diverse health care needs locally and globally JHSON ranked #1 for total NIH funding among schools of nursing for fiscal year 2020. Research performed through our Areas of Expertise has produced several centers and initiatives that touch diverse and underserved populations, locally and globally, and focus on health disparities. CHECC-uP CHECC-uP is a…

Include and value everyone because everyone is different The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing works to create an environment in which all members of the school community feel welcomed and supported and that those with differing perspectives and contributions are not only sought out but know they are equally valued. Drawing upon experiences from past…

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