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