Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Jane Addams
UIC is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse universities in the nation, and Jane Addams College of Social Work (JACSW) maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and providing an environment that is welcoming and supportive to all people.
Urban Health Program Heading link
Jane Addams is one of the health science/health professional colleges in UIC’s Urban Health Program (UHP), whose mission is to recruit, retain and graduate African American/Black, Latinx students with interest in the health sciences. It is dedicated to promoting diversity within the health sciences, addressing persistent health disparities in underrepresented populations and improving the quality and availability of healthcare in underserved urban areas.
Jane Addams and UHP are committed to the success of our students and to health equity by:
- Recruiting Black, LatinX and Native American students,
- Providing academic enhancement opportunities,
- Collaborating in and promoting interdisciplinary programs and activities across the health sciences and health professions,
- Promoting, supporting and promoting community initiatives and programs that address health disparities and community health, and
- Encouraging all students to serve and practice in underserved urban areas.
UHP Director Heading link
Marybel Flores, our Visiting Assistant Dean for Admissions and Financial Aid, directs the UHP program at Jane Addams College of Social Work. For more information, please contact her at mflore6@uic.edu.