The Center advances teaching and learning through innovative approaches, emerging technologies, and initiatives that redefine the classroom experience. By evaluating, implementing, and scaling new models, the Center helps ensure programs remain responsive, effective, and future-focused.
Academic Innovation
Focus areas
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Experiential and simulation-based learning
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Oversight of the iROC (Redefining Our Classroom) Initiative
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Educational technology evaluation and implementation
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Quality Matters certification support
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Online, hybrid, and in-person learning excellence
Impact
Through thoughtful design and innovation, the Center helps ensure learning experiences are aligned with outcomes, responsive to learners, and grounded in best practices that prepare students for success in their programs and careers.
DISCOVER
Turning innovation into impact
We are recognized nationally as a leader in nursing education. Here, academic innovation is inspired not just by our mission to engage our students while they are with us, but to prepare them for success in their careers in a complex and evolving healthcare landscape. Our active and experiential learning opportunities, collaborative tools, and educational technologies put our students at the center of their own learning experience, which builds their skills and confidence—and makes them better nurses.
Transforming nursing education
Our world-class faculty and instructional designers transform nursing education at every level. We are dedicated to building evidence-based curricular goals, reinvigorating course delivery methods, and integrating hands-on learning experiences in classroom and practice settings.
As a result, our students practice and refine their critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and problem solving skills in a safe, supportive environment. This dynamic learning environment empowers students to meet the complex needs of patients, deliver quality care, and successfully navigate an ever-evolving healthcare system.
Redefining Our Classroom
Leveraging technology to shift the traditional classroom into a dynamic learning environment.
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Apple Distinguished School
Recognized by Apple for continuous innovation in learning, teaching, and the school environment.
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NLN Center of Excellence
Recognized for environments that enhance student learning and professional development.
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Vertical Expansion
Our expansion features 26,000 square feet of experiential learning and student-centered spaces.
Learn moreAcademic medical centers must lead in harnessing technology to enhance—not replace—the human connection in healthcare. At our school, we’re integrating AI literacy, informatics, and data ethics into education so our graduates are confident, ethical users of emerging tools.
Working closely with our practice partners, we’re ensuring students are practice-ready and able to use innovations like adaptive learning and simulations to strengthen critical thinking. As has been said, AI won’t replace doctors and nurses—but those who use AI wisely will shape the future of care.
Academic medical centers must lead in harnessing technology to enhance—not replace—the human connection in healthcare. At our school, we’re integrating AI literacy, informatics, and data ethics into education so our graduates are confident, ethical users of emerging tools.
Working closely with our practice partners, we’re ensuring students are practice-ready and able to use innovations like adaptive learning and simulations to strengthen critical thinking. As has been said, AI won’t replace doctors and nurses—but those who use AI wisely will shape the future of care.
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What we do
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.