Teaching toward a more inclusive classroom
Developing curricula and pedagogy with a critical eye toward health equity, racial justice, and inclusion
Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Rooted in Boston College鈥檚 Jesuit, Catholic mission, the Connell School of Nursing is committed to sustaining a welcoming and respectful community where all students, faculty, and staff feel听valued and accepted.
Community Voices
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A Conversation with听Dr. Camara Jones
Camara Phyllis Jones, MD, MPH, Ph.D., presents a three part lecture and conversation: Understanding levels of health intervention, allegories on racism, and advice on how to organize, strategize, and act.
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Reflections and Projections
A lecture by听Jennie Chin Hansen 鈥�70, H鈥�08, M.S., RN, FAAN, Past CEO, American Geriatrics Society, Former President, AARP.
Nursing Moments
Connell School of Nursing faculty, alumni, and students share their stories of what it means to become a nurse and when they first felt like one.
By the Numbers
43%
CSON undergraduates identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
48%
Class of 2025 undergraduates who identify as AHANA*
* Individuals of African, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American descent
56%
Class of 2025 undergraduates who are AHANA and/or Montserrat Coalition students听
* Montserrat supports students at the highest level of financial need on campus.
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Community Stories
Seacole Scholars Program
The Seacole Scholars program is a living and learning community for first-year nursing students committed to increasing the diversity of the nursing profession. Scholars live in the same residence hall and participate in a 1-credit course that focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program is named in honor of听Mary Seacole (pictured at left), an extraordinary 19th-century Jamaican nurse and businesswoman who practiced her healing skills in the Caribbean, Central America, and Britain.
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Office for Institutional Diversity
Dedicated to advancing a Boston College culture and climate that is welcoming to all through leadership, support, education, compliance, and policy.
Forum on Racial Justice in America
This forum provides a meeting place for dialogue about race and racism in the U.S., while serving as a catalyst for bridging differences, promoting reconciliation, and encouraging new perspectives.
Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations Towards Racial Justice is a dialogue-centered initiative on racism and privilege designed to address racial healing, equity, and justice.
Veterans Services
Boston College proudly welcomes all veterans of the United States Armed Forces and is committed to helping them find the resources they require to thrive here.
LGBTQ Resources
Boston College is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all students and to positively impact and improve the LGBTQ+ student experience.
Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center
This center supports and empowers undergraduate students, with a particular focus on AHANA, multicultural, and multiethnic issues.
The KILN Program
The Keys to Inclusive Leadership in Nursing (KILN) program helps students maximize their leadership听potential and nurture their ability to create positive social change.听More than 50 students per year are named KILN scholars.