Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Community Initiatives
The Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Community Initiatives supports HWCOM’s education, healthcare, service, and research missions by promoting programs and services designed to enhance the diversity of the student body, faculty, and staff. Through its efforts, the Office also promotes cultural competence and greater awareness, understanding, and respect for our cultural similarities and differences. To achieve HWCOM’s mission, the Office has established the following goals:
- Enhance the diversity of the faculty, staff, and student body
- Create and evaluate diversity initiatives
- Develop educational and training sessions for faculty, staff, and students to ensure cultural competency
- Engage the community to increase diversity in the health care profession