This national honor from “INSIGHT Into Diversity” magazine celebrates the School of Nursing’s commitment to diversity.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) has once again been recognized for its outstanding commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, earning the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for the seventh consecutive year. This prestigious award is the only national honor recognizing health schools and centers that excel in promoting diversity and inclusion on their campuses.
UMSON will be featured, along with 70 other higher education institutions, in the November/December 2024 issue of INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
“This year marks the seventh year of receiving the Health Professions HEED award. This year is special, as the recognition is a result of the collaborative efforts of the new staff in UMSON’s Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and of everyone’s hard work in creating an inclusive learning environment at the University of Maryland School of Nursing,” said Yvette Conyers, DNP, MS, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS, CNE, FADLN, CWNC-AP, assistant professor and associate dean for equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). “In light of the political challenges related to EDI, we as a University and School stand committed to equity, and this award highlights its importance.”
The award recognizes U.S. health colleges and universities that demonstrate outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The application is open to all accredited U.S. and Canadian health profession schools, including medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, veterinary, and osteopathic medical schools. The HEED Award’s rigorous application process acknowledges an institution’s level of achievement and intensity of commitment regarding broadening EDI on campus through initiatives, programs, and outreach; student recruitment, retention, and completion; and hiring practices for faculty and staff.