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The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing's Dean Kimberly Christopher and other faculty members and graduate students joined members of the Advisory Council on October 7, 2015 to review the College's accomplishments and to discuss future plans. The mission of the College is to advance nursing knowledge and maximize the healthy of the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond though exemplary nursing education, scholarship and community engagement. Some of the College's goals include: 1) the development of a new building complex that would allow for the expansion of nursing and health services, 2) realignment of the curriculum to increase nursing and interdisciplinary course options, 3) increasing faculty engagement in research and scholarship activities, and 4) strengthening the effectiveness and impact of community engagement initiatives. The Advisory Council will continue to assist the College faculty as it moves through its upcoming accreditation review process. For more information about the College, contact Dean Christopher at 508-999-8586. |
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(Top row, left) Healthcare Consultant Mike Metzler listens as Kathy Murphy of United Interfaith Action talks with Rev. Donald Mier of First Baptist Church Fall River. (Top row, center) As PACCA Executive Director Carl Alves and Gloria Craven of Craven & Ober Policy Strategists, LLC, help themselves to coffee, Michelle McMahon of Curry College speaks with Judy Murphy of Providence Veterans Hospital. (Top row, right) Dean Christopher, center, introduces Lauren Thorngate of Women and Infants Hospital to Department of Public Health Southeast Regional Director Ron O'Connor. (Row two) Immigrants' Assistant Center Director Helena DaSilva Hughes consults with Dr. Michael Rocha of Hawthore Medical Associates before he is greeted by Dean Christopher. (Row three) United Neighbors of Fall River Executive Director Wendy Garf-Lipp speaks to Dean Christopher before she introduces Associate Professor Revell and Faculty Chair Caitlin Stover to the group. (Row four) Dean Christopher asks for a show of hands on those who know of someone who might have an interest in enrolling in a public health nursing track. (Bottom row) Lee Dalphonse of Seven Hills Behavioral Health makes a point after others raise their hands and Ms. Hughes, Rosemarie Marks of Signature Healthcare, Maureen Plunkett of Boston University Hospital, and Ms. Garf-Lipp listen to the conversation. |
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