Marjorie A. Isenberg, DNSc, RN, FAAN, will retire from her position as Dean and Professor of the University of Arizona College of Nursing effective June 30, 2008. Dean Isenberg has led the faculty, appointed professionals, staff and students at the College since January 2001.

During her deanship, the following strategic initiatives were accomplished:

• addressed the nursing workforce shortage by doubling the number of graduates from the BSN and PhD programs;
• offered innovative programs, such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Accelerated BSN Partnership Program for College Graduates;
• recruited a more diverse student body;
• created the Scottsdale Health Care University of Arizona Chair of Nursing Research;
• created successful community partnerships with Tucson hospitals;
• created technologically enhanced and aesthetic teaching/learning facilities with state-of-the-art clinical simulation laboratory;
• enhanced the research infrastructure to support the research programs of faculty;
• established new revenue streams to expand and strengthen the College's financial foundation;
• created global Memorandum of Understandings; and increased the donor gifts to the College.
  

Dean Isenberg looks forward to completing the final semester of her deanship and facilitating the leadership transition.

We wish Dean Isenberg all the best and congratulate her for the excellent leadership that she has provided to the College of Nursing over the past seven years!

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