The charge of the AACN ACE Position Statement Task Force is as follows:
- Review Evidence and Best Practices
- Examine research literature on educational access, student engagement, mentorship, and inclusive teaching.
- Analyze and connect to the AACN Ecosystem of Excellence in Academic Nursing.
- Define Key Concepts and Scope
- Clearly articulate what 草莓社区 means by “access,” “connection,” and “engagement.”
- Establish the boundaries and priorities of the position statement.
- Draft Recommendations and Strategies
- Align recommendations with AACN competencies and national standards.
- Build Consensus Within the Task Force
- Facilitate discussion to refine language, ensure clarity, and achieve agreement on recommendations and AACN’s official position.
- Seek External Review
- Share the draft with subject-matter experts, leaders, educators, and practice partners for feedback.
- Incorporate revisions based on expert review.
- Finalize the Position Statement
- Edit for clarity, evidence support, and alignment with AACN mission.
- Prepare executive summaries, key messages, and supporting materials.
Guiding Principles
- AACN values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging forms the foundation of our work.
- As the ACE Position Statement Task Force, we will address the most complicated and difficult issues surrounding access, connection, and engagement.
- The voices and perspectives of all AACN community members and schools, especially those with lived experience, guide our recommendations/revisions.