Mission, Vision, Strategic Priorities, and Core Values

Mission

The mission of the School of Nursing is to provide students with a high-quality and innovative nursing education that fosters scientific inquiry, professional service, and leadership in a diverse and evolving healthcare environment.

Vision

The mission of the School of Nursing is to be recognized as a center of excellence in nursing education, where practice, education, scholarship, and community engagement connect to advance nursing and healthcare outcomes.

Strategic Priorities

I: Foster Student Success

• Enhance academic advising and personalized retention strategies across all programs
• Maintain NCLEX and Board Certification pass rates at or above national benchmarks
• Expand student support services, Student Success Navigator, peer mentors, and structured tutoring across all programs
• Foster reflective and ethical practice aligned with nursing competencies through the School of Nursing Code of Conduct

II: Enrich the Student Experience

• Implement small-group learning activities to promote engagement in large classes
• Strengthen clinical immersion, interprofessional learning, and simulation activities across all programs
• Integrate culturally relevant teaching and learning that support inclusive practice into core curricula
• Encourage student participation in service-learning and community outreach initiatives that support engagement and belonging

III: Promote Faculty and Staff Success

• Develop peer review and faculty development frameworks to support teaching excellence
• Expand mentorship and scholarly writing support for faculty
• Provide resources for scholarship, research, and professional growth
• Ensure staff support and mentorship programs are robust and equitable
• Continue to follow the Compact of Professional Behaviors (2025) to support civility and respect for all across the School of Nursing

IV: Strengthen Infrastructure and Technology

• Develop a comprehensive space and resource plan for undergraduate and graduate programs
• Invest in simulation technologies, exam platforms, and teaching tools that enhance program outcomes across the School of Nursing
• Incorporate advanced exam security software and data tools to enhance online learning integrity
• Maintain optimal faculty-student ratios aligned with regulatory standards and best practices

V: Advance the Identity of the School of Nursing

• Expand graduate and online programs to meet regional and national workforce needs
• Establish seamless BSN-to-MSN-to-DNP academic pathways
• Promote interdisciplinary research and joint student-faculty scholarship
• Engage alumni and community partners as program ambassadors and mentors

Core Values

• Community Engagement
• Belonging
• Respect
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Excellence in Practice