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College of Nursing

Leadership Team

Administration

dean andrews

Dean and Professor

Dr. Jeannette Andrews is charged with overseeing all aspects of the academic mission and executing the college’s strategic initiatives in nursing education, research, practice and health policy. She is responsible for providing sound  management of resources: fiscal, facilities and human. Andrews ensures adherence to federal and state and university regulations, maintains accreditation standards and establishes strategic partnerships. She leads in college fundraising and cultivating relationships with donors, partners and alumni.

robin dawson

Associate Dean for Academics

Dr. Robin Dawson is the Associate Dean for Academics, providing leadership in the strategic development and implementation of curricula that meet the needs of a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population. She oversees the Student Affairs unit and Clinical Simulation Center.

bernardine pinto

Associate Dean of Research

Dr. Bernardine Pinto oversees all operations and activities of the Office of Research to foster the research mission and growth of the college's research portfolio by facilitating grant submissions to local, regional and national funding agencies.

sevilla

Interim Associate Dean, Access and Community Engagement and Associate Professor

Dr. Sevilla Bronson facilitates development of initiatives to both cultivate and synergies an environment of access and community engagement in the college. She serves on the university’s Council of Academic Diversity Officers, and collaborates with peers in other colleges and units to promote the representation and participation of stakeholders and to nurture relationships for community building.

karen wickersham

Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. Karen Wickersham drives the development and oversight of the Biobehavioral Research Center, mentors faculty in integrating biomarkers and biobehavioral methods, and ensures compliance with research policies to foster innovative study implementation.

jay davis

Assistant Dean, Finance & Operations

Jay Davis manages the college’s accounting and budgeting, and provides strategic business guidance. He also oversees all general facilities matters and large scale facilities projects.

wright culpepper

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs

Wright Culpepper oversees the Office of Academic Affairs' Student Affairs team, providing day-to- day leadership and direction with respect to policies, practices, systems and operations.

Department Chairs

kate chappell

Department Chair, Professional Nursing Practice

Dr. Kate Chappell is charged with leading faculty development and advancement in teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members who teach in the Baccalaureate of Nursing and Masters Entry to Practice (MEPN) programs. She oversees the department’s growth and commitment to excellence in carrying out the College’s mission and vision.

sheryl mitchell

Department Chair, Advanced Professional Nursing Practice & Leadership

Dr. Sheryl Mitchell is charged with leading faculty development in the Department of Advanced Professional Nursing Practice and Leadership. The department's programs include Master's of Science in Nursing, Certificate of Graduate Study, and Doctor of Nursing Practice.

cheryl addy

Department Chair, Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science

Dr. Cheryl Addy is Chair of this department. Biobehavioral Health is the integrative scientific study of many factors (e.g., biology, psychology, environment) that affect health. The discipline focuses on how these different factors influence health and the development of interventions to improve health outcomes.

 Communications and Advancement

monica cromer

Lead Senior Director of Development

Monica Cromer oversees the college's development team charged with raising money, specifically the dean's initiatives while collaborating with Division of Development and all colleges at the university.

nicole meares

Director of Communications & Public Relations

Nicole Meares leads leads the college’s communications and alumni engagement efforts, advises leadership on strategic messaging and public relations, and serves as the primary media contact in collaboration with the Division of Communications and Marketing.

Strategic Initiatives

jessica mccormick

Director of Strategic Initiatives

Jessica McCormick works directly with the dean and senior leadership on special projects and manages the college's strategic planning initiatives. She serves as the dean’s office liaison to other staff members regarding correspondence, scheduling, general office procedures and projects. She also assists with various internal committees.

 

 

 

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