From the Dean
A monthly message from the Dean of the College of Health, featured in each issue of Health Horizons.
“Health is never just clinical; it is personal, relational, and deeply human.”
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
As we close out this academic year, this moment feels different.
This spring, we celebrate the graduation of our first Bachelor of Science in Nursing cohort and our first Public Health major. These are meaningful firsts for our College, and they reflect the vision, commitment, and collective effort it has taken to bring these programs to life.
This year has also brought important validation of that work. Our nursing program successfully completed both the Ohio Board of Nursing site visit and the CCNE accreditation review with no compliance concerns or conditional findings. These outcomes affirm the strength of our curriculum and the intentional work happening across our faculty and staff.
We also had the opportunity to recognize excellence within our own community through the inaugural Mark A. Kadzielski ’68 Excellence in Teaching and Distinguished Nursing Awards. These moments remind us that what we are building is powered by people who are deeply committed to our students and to the future of healthcare.
And still, our focus remains forward.
Our graduates now step into the next phase of their journey, including preparing for their national licensure exam, carrying with them the preparation, compassion, and leadership that define this College of Health.
What stands out most is the momentum we have created together. Thank you for being part of it. We are just getting started.
With gratitude,
Melissa Cole, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC
Dean, College of Health
