Diversity Statement and Values
Diversity Statement
“It takes the entire Goldfarb community to be an institution of distinction that prepares nurse leaders to serve diverse populations. We embrace and celebrate our differences with dignity and respect. We must nurture an inclusive environment committed to equity in every form.”
Values
The values of Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College represent our highest aspirations for institutional identity, impact, and routine interactional conduct.
Compassion We promise to care about our Goldfarb community …
by connecting, asking, and listening, then acting to improve and demonstrating kindness, caring, and concern
Respect We promise to treat others with dignity …
by seeking to understand, being present in the moment, ensuring equity and inclusion, and honoring differences … treating others the way they want to be treated
Excellence We promise to be our best …
by finding and fixing problems for continuous improvement and relentlessly pursuing results that matter
Safety We promise to keep one another safe …
by ensuring a physically and psychologically safe environment, understanding why errors occur, and creating a learning environment from failures
Teamwork We promise partnership …
by practicing effective team communications methods, demonstrating collaboration and partnerships, and ensuring belonging by building and embracing diverse teams