Mission of HS-MACA
Creighton University Health Sciences – Multicultural and Community Affairs is recognized and respected as an innovative center that pioneers and synthesizes community, education, and research in the development of future healthcare professional who are culturally aware and work toward the elimination of health disparities.
Goals of HS-MACA
- To recruit underrepresented or disadvantaged students and faculty in the Health Science schools who will promote health and health equality to a diverse population.
- To provide and promote retention activities for culturally competent underrepresented students and faculty.
- To promote , expand and cultivate cultural awareness to campus and community.
- To address health disparities through teaching, research and community advocacy.
- To seek funding opportunities for innovative, integrative and coordinated approaches for the continued and expanded training of divers healthcare professionals.
Welcome
"On behalf of all the health Sciences schools, I invite you to examine Creighton's core values which include the inalienable worth of each indvidual and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity coupled with service to others. Recruitment of a diverse student body is a top priority for us." Dr. Kosoko-Lasaki,
Associate Vice President for Health Sciences
Multicultural and Community Affairs
HS-Multicultural and Comunity Affairs
Hixson-Lied Science Building (G floor (ground floor))
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178