Dean of Nursing and Allied Health

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The Dean of Nursing is responsible for planning, directing, implementing, and evaluating programs in the nursing division. Provides the overall direction and function of the nursing program and nursing assistant program as well as the supervision of program faculty for nursing and nursing assistants and staff. Develops and maintains a student-centered environment conducive to the teaching / learning process. Establishes annual and long-term goals for the Nursing division, which includes the nursing assistant program. Reviews and implements the nursing curriculum, its program policies, and procedures. Implements college procedures, i.e., course outlines, program

reviews, assessment of student academic achievement, and other procedures related to the operation of the nursing and nursing assistant programs. Serves as liaison with advisory committees, affiliated institutions, professional organizations, and local, regional, or state agencies to insure the program meets the educational needs of the area and conforms to state regulations. Participates in the selection and assessment of full-time and part-time faculty. Promotes program enrollments through recruitment and retention efforts. Assures the application of established objective criteria for admission of students into the nursing programs. Develops and administers budget and resource allocation in accordance with college strategic plans. Oversees and maintains national nursing accreditation and adherence to standards and criteria of the accrediting organization.