Dear Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends,
Thousands of former students of the University of Rochester School of Nursing are serving as role models for our profession around the globe. I am proud to include myself in their number. And, I take no less pride in serving as Dean of the School. It is a great privilege to do so.
The excellent reputation of our School all across the nation is especially gratifying. Whenever discussion in academic circles turns to the schools that are pioneering new concepts and producing the very best graduates, our name is mentioned. For this, I thank all those who came before me. They created a rich and powerful foundation through their vision, hard work and ever higher aspirations for the School.
An equal measure of appreciation is due everyone here today. Students of great promise come here to work hard so they can go out and make a difference in the world. Talented faculty members come here to share, discover and prepare students to be the future leaders of our profession. Members of our staff dedicate themselves to everyone’s success. Our alumni and friends support the School with great passion.
Growth is an ongoing theme for our School. We’ve just completed an $8.1 million expansion and renovation project, including a new state-of-the-art Education Wing with smart-classroom technology and video conferencing capability. Enrollment is up. New academic programs are flourishing. Our portfolio of research projects is expanding and researchers have been highly successful in obtaining funding. In fact, we have achieved a top ranking in NIH funding. Finally, novel initiatives like our first-of-its-kind Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship are gaining momentum.
I encourage you to explore our web site and learn more about us and I invite you to contact us if you have any comments, questions, or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Patricia Chiverton, EdD, RN, FNAP
Dean and Professor,
University of Rochester School of Nursing
Vice President, Strong Health Nursing