Career and Education

The Assistant Dean for PhD Nursing Science Program (Assistant Dean) collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean for Research to promote student learning and professional role preparation in the PhD in Nursing Science program. The primary responsibility of the Assistant Dean is to facilitate planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the PhD in Nursing Science program's educational processes and semester activities. The Assistant Dean serves to ensure curriculum integrity and adherence to Vanderbilt University Graduate School standards. The Assistant Dean is further responsible for PhD faculty development in the PhD in Nursing Science program and serves as a resource to the faculty and staff engaged in PhD education regarding administrative policies and regulator