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Membership

  • Seven elected faculty members representing a range of academic ranks, departments, and program areas (e.g., undergraduate, MSN, DNP, PhD).
  • Members shall be full-time faculty with voting rights and at least one year of service in the College of Nursing.
  • The Council shall include at least one representative from each degree program (BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD), if possible.
    • Ex-officio
      • Dean or a designated representative
      • Executive Staff Council Chair
      • Program Directors may attend meetings as appropriate for agenda topics but shall not have voting rights.
       

Functions

  1. Serve as the executive arm of the faculty for the CON Organization, coordinating faculty input on academic, administrative, and strategic issues. 
  2. Review recommendations from committees on matters related to curriculum, faculty affairs, accreditation, policy development, to ensure alignment with college and university goals and mission.
  3. Provide oversight and guidance to standing and ad hoc committees, ensuring alignment with college priorities and the strategic plan.
  4. Act as a liaison between the faculty and the Executive Leadership Team and the Executive Staff Council to facilitate communication.
  5. Assist in long-range planning related to academic programs and faculty development.
  6. Review and recommend revisions to the College of Nursing Bylaws and governance documents every two years and as needed.
  7. Serve as an advisory body to the Dean and the Executive Leadership Team on issues affecting faculty and college operations.
  8. Set agendas for CON Organization meetings in coordination with the Chair of the Executive Staff Council and ensure follow-up on CON Organization decisions and recommendations.

 

Who We Are

  • Dr. Julie Ossege, Chair
  • Dr. Morgan Chojnacki
  • Dr. Julie Perry
  • Dr. Elizabeth Tovar
  • Dr. Martha Biddle
  • Dr. Chizimuzo Okoli
  • Dr. Victoria Pierce