Thad Wilson, PhD, RN, FAANActing Dean

Hospital Hill Science CampSON, SOP, SODSummer camp and monthly sessions

• Male Nursing and EAL Student Support Groups•Monthly Meetings•Sense of Belonging•Opportunity to interact with “like” students• Facilitated by “like” Faculty Member

Counselor BrunchSchool Visits – by faculty ◦Talk to health or career classes◦Invite to apply for science camp◦Try to send “like” faculty

Targeted recruitment – urban core and rural

Academic Support Services ◦Case Management Model◦Time Management◦Stress Management◦Study Skills◦Balancing Home, Work & Family

Faculty Development – excellence in teaching a diverse student body◦Gai Bian – development activities 3/yr sessions, book clubs, etc.

◦Encourage certification in nursing education

◦FACET

Financial Assistance ◦Organize scholarships◦Internal, External Grants and Scholarships

◦Emergency Financial Support◦Partner with area hospitals – increase employment and scholarship opportunities

Peer-mentoring for RN-BSN program