Community Engagement

Engaged in local, provincial and national communities
Students experience rich and diverse learning in clinical placements
Indigenous Initiatives as a strong foundation
Partnerships with rural communities
High quality relationships with partner organizations
Engaged and diverse members on Community Advisory Council
Responsive to community input (e.g. Calgary Urban Projects Society)
Bi-directional mentorship with community partners

Revitalizing rural nursing through curriculum redesign, recruitment of students from rural areas and online/blended education delivery
Fostering global experiences and partnerships
Focusing on creating community resilience through engagement with that community
Renewing awareness of nurses’ roles in the community
Focusing on sustainability of relationships
Leveraging entrepreneurship and innovation (e.g. social innovation, social enterprise) to benefit communities
Sustaining and growing alumni and donor engagement

Developing experiences that foster global citizenship both internationally and locally (e.g. i@home – international at home)
Creating sustainable and resilient connections with diverse communities
Building capacity for rural health through partnership with AHS and Covenant Health
Increasing our engagement and visibility in UCalgary’s innovation ecosystem (e.g. Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking, Innovate Calgary)

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