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Vision  

To position the College of Nursing and Health Professions as a premier destination for developing compassionate, practice-ready professionals and innovative leaders who advance health and well-being in Texas and beyond.  

 Mission  

The College of Nursing and Health Professions at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University is committed to preparing future leaders through excellence in education, research, innovation, and engagement. We are dedicated to fostering student success, advancing health outcomes, and improving the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.  

At ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, students are empowered to make a difference in the lives of others. Through innovative programs and real-world experience, we prepare compassionate professionals ready to advance health and wellness in their communities. Our programs are built on a foundation of excellence, compassion, and innovation while preparing graduates to lead with confidence and care in a rapidly changing world.  

The College of Nursing and Health Professions includes five distinguished departments:

• JoAnne Gay Dishman School of Nursing 

• Health & Kinesiology 

• Nutrition, Hospitality & Human Services

• Social Work

• Speech & Hearing  

Together, these programs reflect our commitment to education, research, and service that improves quality of life for all.  Through hands-on learning, expert faculty mentorship, and meaningful community engagement, our students gain the skills and experience needed to become tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.    

Strategic Priorities 

• Academic Excellence 
  Strengthen the quality and relevance of all academic programs by maintaining accreditation, launching new high-demand degrees, integrating emerging technologies such as AI, and ensuring exceptional pedagogy across all teaching modalities. 
• Faculty Development & Research 
  Enhance faculty capacity by expanding the number of experts in growing disciplines, increasing scholarly productivity, and creating a modern research infrastructure that promotes collaboration and external funding. 
• Student Success 
  Improve student outcomes through strong academic support, expanded hands-on learning, and data-informed advising to prepare practice-ready graduates for a competitive healthcare workforce. 
• Community Engagement & Partnerships 
  Deepen regional impact by building new clinical and community partnerships, offering continuing education to the health workforce, and leading initiatives addressing local health disparities. 
• Infrastructure & Technology 
  Expand physical and digital capacity to support new and existing programs, modern teaching strategies, virtual care technologies, and transparent performance monitoring.