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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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