Center for Excellence in Education
Advancing evidence-based teaching, learning, and innovation in nursing and health sciences education
About the Center
Data-informed, future-focused education
The Center for Excellence in Nursing & Health Sciences Education represents a strategic investment in academic quality and continuous improvement. By aligning curriculum, assessment, faculty development, and education research, the Center supports our School’s mission while preparing learners for excellence in practice, leadership, and lifelong learning.
Our mission
The Center for Excellence in Nursing & Health Sciences Education is dedicated to fostering best practices by supporting faculty, staff, and students. We strengthen curriculum and assessment practices, advance innovative research and evaluation initiatives, and empower our community through collaborative innovation to achieve their full potential, driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Our vision
We envision a future where our Center stands as the catalyst for transformational growth, driving our institution’s strategic goals. We strive to advance nursing and health sciences education by championing innovative and data-informed practices, interprofessional collaboration, and a shared pursuit of excellence.
Our pillars
Accreditation, Designations & Assessment
Ensuring quality, accountability, and continuous improvement through integrated accreditation processes, outcomes assessment, and data-informed reporting.
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Academic Innovation
Leading the development and adoption of innovative teaching and learning approaches that enhance educational quality and impact.
Learn more about Academic InnovationFaculty & Staff Development
Empowering educators and staff through professional development grounded in best practices, research, and reflective teaching.
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Education Research
Advancing the science of teaching and learning through data-driven inquiry, rigorous program evaluation, and the dissemination of scholarly work.
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The Center works in partnership with faculty, staff, and academic leadership to support institutional priorities and strengthen educational quality, including:
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Accreditation, assessment, and quality recognition: Oversight of accreditation and compliance, curriculum alignment, outcomes assessment and reporting, and national designations, certifications, and quality recognitions.
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Academic innovation: Leadership of the iROC Initiative; implementation and evaluation of educational technologies; and advancement of innovative teaching and learning models.
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Faculty and staff development: Professional development, instructional design, and consultation to support effective, evidence-based, and inclusive teaching and learning.
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Education research: Design and support of education research that advances evidence-based practice and scholarly dissemination.
Meet the director
Tara Serwetnyk, EdD, RN, FNAP, NPD-BC
Director, Center for Excellence in Education
Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing
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Center for Excellence
The Center for Excellence in Education operates as a collaborative partner across programs and disciplines, supporting faculty, staff, and leadership in advancing shared goals for academic quality and innovation. Through strategic coordination and expertise, the Center ensures educational excellence remains central to the School’s mission.